Houston Texans

A National Football League team based in Houston, Texas USA. The Houston Oilers moved to Nashville in 1997.

Founded: The 32nd NFL franchise, awarded in October 1999. Scheduled to begin play in 2002.

Home stadium: Reliant Stadium - a 69,500 seater under construction.

Uniform colors:

Helmet design:

Name selected from a choice of Apollos, Bobcats, Stallions, Texans and Wildcatters. Texans name chosen in September 2000.

Reliant Stadium will host Super Bowl 38 in 2004.