Texas Women

Texas Women

Throughout history, Texas women have always made their mark.

A Culture & History of Leadership

A Culture of Courage & Ambition

Throughout history, Texas women have always made their mark. Whether it was from home, the farm, the office or something in between, they continue to make an impact in, philanthropy, politics, sports and the arts.

Today’s Texas woman is empowered by the hustle, bravery and sisterhood of so many women before her who were responsible for shaping this state. Our power comes from their legacy and desire to work together to make things happen for all.

Texas was built on:

  • Women taking chances

  • Getting things done, asking for permission later

  • Being the first

  • Unwavering sisterhood to achieve goals

Texas ranks third among all states for women-owned businesses, boasting nearly 1 million.

Texas ranks third among all states for women-owned businesses, boasting nearly 1 million.

That number has grown 146 percent in the past 20 years.

woman owned businesses in Texas
Florence Butt invests sixty dollars in a grocery business in Kerrville that eventually becomes H.E.B., one of the largest grocery store chains in the country.

Bessie Coleman earns a pilot’s license from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale in France, becoming the first black female pilot in the U.S.

Bette Graham, a single mother and former secretary, invents Liquid Paper typewriter correcting fluid in her kitchen, using a Mixmaster.

Barbara Jordan is the first African American woman elected to the Texas Legislature and the first African American elected to the Texas Senate in the twentieth century; she is the only female senator throughout her two terms (1967-1973)

a fund for female founders in Texas

Invest In The Future of Texas women

Invest In The Future of Texas Women

Through the power of community, we encourage every person, no matter her zip code or income level, to invest in the growth and success of women entrepreneurs.