With crew... do not get a Hobie 14 (or Turbo)
A 16 is fine solo or with crew. Righting the thing solo is not a problem... get a bag or better a soloright and learn the technique.
You could also think Nacra 5.2 or Prindle 16. Since you are a Lake Travis girl I would recommend to hang out at the Highland Lake Marina to catch a ride. There is a good selection of beach cats and I would be surprised if not someone would take you for a spin. Once you made a decission for a cat learn about the typical defects (for used hobies it is delamination - in Austin you will find plenty for dead hobies)
Odd stuff... the old Hobies (14/16) are pretty simple - very few controles. One of the odd things for me was the 2 meter long tiller extension that needed to be swiveled around the rear each tack. Nothing that someone who sails for 10 years could not learn.

Patrick