The Great Texas Opportunity
The Power
Trillion
Size of the Texas economy - the largest in the nation.
Women’s representation in the current workforce (projected to reach 50% by 2040).
The rate at which Texas women earn college degrees compared to men.
The Disparity
Our state’s national ranking across 25 different indicators of women’s well being.
Sources include the “2024 Economic Issues for Women in Texas Report”, published by Texas Women’s Foundation in partnership with Every Texan, as well as the follow-on white papers that build on the report’s key findings.
What's Holding Texas Back?
The Childcare Crisis
Center-based infant care cost of over $11,000 annually absorbs 12.5% of the median family income in Dallas County.
Healthcare Access & Affordability
Texas has the highest percentage of uninsured women in the nation at 17%.
Over 43,000 young mothers in Dallas County are sidelined from the workforce due to lack of childcare.
Gender Wage Disparity
Women in Texas earn just 83 cents for every dollar earned by men.
$750,000 lost in lifetime earnings for working women.
The Leadership Gap
Women occupy only 28% of top executive positions in the state despite earning the majority of degrees.
1 in 4 full-time, year-round working women do not have health insurance.
The Education Penalty
Texas women with graduate and professional degrees still earn $37,000 less annually than men. Closing this gap would add $33 billion to Texas' economy each year.
The Bottom Line: Texas loses billions in earnings and productivity each year.
Women are the future of Texas' workforce. They represent 46% today and will make up half by 2040.
Together, we can close these gaps and build a stronger and more vibrant Texas for all.
Research That Moves Texas Forward
How We Partner for Impact
1 Discover
We learn about your organization's business objectives, core values, and community investment goals.
2 Align
We identify shared objectives and pinpoint opportunities for the most meaningful engagement.
3 Design
We create a highly customized partnership framework that supports your corporate goals while advancing our mission.
4 Deliver
Together, we drive measurable change for Texas women and families while generating tangible value for your employees, customers, and brand.
Building a Strong and Vibrant Texas Together
2025-2026 Partners
A Mission-Aligned Partnership You Can Be Proud Of
Stand for Shared Values
Lead on the Issues
That Matter
Advance solutions to childcare, economic mobility, affordable healthcare, affordable housing, and pay equity—creating a stronger workforce, stronger families, and a stronger Texas.
Invest with Purpose
100% of invested assets are mission-aligned, ensuring every investment reflects our commitment to building a strong and more vibrant Texas.
Mission-Centered Partnership
A shared commitment to expanding opportunity for women and their families, informed by trusted research and driven by measurable impact.
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Your investment with Texas Women's Foundation enables research, advocacy, grantmaking, and statewide partnership that creates change that no organization can achieve alone.