The 1974 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Net-Set (West Side) Racquet Club in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1974 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from September 30 through October 6, 1974.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[2]
Chris Evert defeated 
Virginia Wade 6–3, 5–7, 6–1
Janet Newberry / Wendy Overton defeated Sue Stap / Virginia Wade 4–6, 7–5, 6–2
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | ||
| style=background:#efefef | Singles | $10,000 | $5,600 | $2,800 | $1,400 | $700 | $350 |
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