The Houston Texans are a professional American football team that competes in the National Football League (NFL). The team was established on October 6, 1999, when Houston was awarded the 32nd NFL franchise.
The Texans played their first game in 2002 as part of the league’s expansion plan, becoming the first NFL team to be based in Houston since the Houston Oilers moved to Tennessee in 1997.
The team plays its home games at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, and its colors are deep steel blue, battle red, and liberty white.