According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting happened early Friday morning as the woman was sitting in her vehicle outside of her home on Kinney Street near Telephone Road.
The 18-year-old suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital, where she's expected to be OK, according to police.
A lieutenant at the scene told ABC13 they believe this is a drive-by shooting and that a pickup truck was possibly involved. An ABC13 crew spotted a bullet hole on the side door of a red vehicle.
Officials said the motive for the shooting is unclear, but added that anyone with information should contact HPD at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.