Texas boasts the nation’s strongest economy with a staggering $2.4 trillion in economic output. Yet, behind this success lies a troubling reality: Texas ranks a dismal 47th out of 50 states across 25 different indicators of women’s economic security.
The recently released 2024 Economic Issues for Women in Texas Report by the Texas Women’s Foundation digs into the data around Texas women and families. It reveals alarming disparities that require urgent action. While women comprise 46 percent of the state’s workforce—driving its unprecedented growth—the systemic barriers they face are costing Texas billions of dollars each year in lost productivity and potential.
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