The 1987 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Westside Tennis Club in Houston, Texas in the United States and was part of the Category 3 tier of the 1987 WTA Tour.

It was the 17th edition of the tournament and was held from April 20 through April 26, 1987.

Third-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.

[1][2][3][4] Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova 3–6, 6–1, 7–6(7–4) Kathy Jordan / Martina Navratilova defeated Zina Garrison / Lori McNeil 6–2, 6–4