The Her Report is our quick weekly briefing for women doing business in Texas. 

 

Every Monday we spotlight three news items, opportunities or policy moves that could impact your work, your wallet or your community and we break them down through a women-first, Texas-focused lens so you know what actually matters right now.

 

Women are leading the surge in solopreneurship, accounting for nearly half of all new businesses started over the past five years and more than half of solo-led ventures nationwide, according to new data highlighted by Fast Company.

 

The rise reflects a broader recalibration of how women approach work—prioritizing flexibility, ownership, and control over income in response to layoffs, burnout, caregiving demands, and limited advancement inside traditional organizations. Rather than waiting for employers to adapt, more women are building businesses on their own terms.

 

For Texas women entrepreneurs, the trend reinforces what’s already visible on the ground: autonomy is becoming a strategy, not a stopgap. As policy debates, funding models, and support systems evolve, solopreneurship is increasingly shaping how economic participation—and success—is defined in 2026.

 

Join us tonight! We're discussing recent tax law changes that took effect in 2025 and what they mean for your 2026 business strategy.

Recent tax law changes, many stemming from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are now fully in effect, and business owners are feeling the impact as they prepare 2025 returns and plan for 2026.

 

In this Full Access members-only workshop, we’ll break down what changed in 2025, what’s expiring next, and how women business owners can use smarter tax planning to protect cash flow and increase profitability this year.

That’s all for this week’s Her Report! 

Thanks for reading and staying connected to what’s happening across Texas (and beyond). We’ll be back in your inbox next Monday with more stories, updates, and opportunities to plug in.