The Houston Area Council of the American Business Women's Association was chartered on August 27, 1987 and consisted of 9 chapters: Clear Lake Area, Downtown, Gold Key, Houston Charter, Magic Circle, River Oaks, San Jacinto, Skyscraper, and Space City. Leaders of these chapters saw a need for all chapters of ABWA to communicate with each other to better utilize the vast experience of the membership.

Houston Area Council Mission Statement:

The mission of the Houston Area Council of ABWA is to promote involvement among participating Chapters and Express Networks, and to provide opportunities for combined activities to enhance our membership, to publicize ABWA and to promote education within our community.

Today, the Houston Area Council consists of 23 Member Chapters and Networks of HACA with an approximate total membership of 800. The Houston Area Council is one of 66 councils registered in the United States with the National American Business Women’s Association.
The Chapter or Express Network dues are $75 per year.