In just 25 Seasons, the Houston Texans have defied expectations… born from belief, built through resilience, and carried forward by a city that showed up from day one. The 25th Season honors the players, leaders, and fans who made it matter, and the future we’ll continue building together.
LOADING
FRANCHISEBORN
1999–2001
FRANCHISEBORN
Houston is awarded an NFL expansion franchise, officially bringing football back to the city.
October 6, 1999NFL owners unanimously vote to award Founder Bob McNair and Houston the 32nd NFL franchise.
March 9, 2000Construction begins on Reliant Stadium, the first NFL Stadium with a retractable roof.
September 6, 2000Team officially named the Houston Texans.
1999–2001
FRANCHISE BORN
The return of football to Houston begins a new chapter.
THEBEGINNING
2002–2005
THEBEGINNING
As Houston embraced the return of football, the Texans began carving out their identity, turning early promise into belief with a thrilling first regular‑season win.
February 18, 2002Houston Texans hold expansion draft, selecting 19 veterans to join the new roster.
April 20, 2002David Carr selected as first-ever NFL Draft pick for the franchise.
September 8, 2002In front of a sold-out crowd, the Texans defeated the Cowboys, 19-10, in our first regular season home opener.
2002–2005
THE BEGINNING
The first signatures of Texans football start to take shape.
FOUNDATIONALYEARS
2006–2010
FOUNDATIONALYEARS
This era would forge the Texans’ early leaders, defining the team’s identity through legendary stars and defensive intensity.
January 26, 2006Gary Kubiak hired as Head Coach.
January 3, 2007DeMeco Ryans wins Defensive Rookie of the Year. An achievement foreshadowing the leader he would become.
2007Andre Johnson establishes himself as a franchise-defining star.
January 5, 2010The defensive success continues as Brian Cushing wins Defensive Rookie of the Year.
2006–2010
FOUNDATIONAL YEARS
The identity gets stronger and the stars get clearer.
BREAKTHROUGHERA
2011–2012
BREAKTHROUGHERA
Elite talent transformed the franchise, ushering in a new era of Texans football fans dubbed the Bulls On Parade.
January 5, 2011Wade Phillips hired as Defensive Coordinator, later establishing the iconic Bulls on Parade.
April 28, 2011J.J. Watt selected by the Texans in the first round as the 11th overall pick of the NFL Draft.
January 7, 2012First franchise playoff appearance and win versus the Bengals.
February 2, 2012J.J. Watt wins NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
2012Texans reach a franchise-best 12-4 record.
November 18, 2012Matt Schaub sets franchise record by throwing for 527 yards in a single game.
2011–2012
BREAKTHROUGH ERA
The Texans announce themselves on the national stage.
BUILDINGMOMENTUM
2013–2019
BUILDINGMOMENTUM
An era that continued to define the team’s history, leaving behind memorable moments that carried weight and longevity.
August 11, 2015The Texans make their national debut on Hard Knocks.
February 6, 2016J.J. Watt wins his third Defensive Player of the Year award (tied for the most in NFL history).
November 19, 2017Andre Johnson becomes the first inductee into the Houston Texans Ring of Honor.
February 3, 2018J.J. Watt named Walter Payton Man of the Year for his Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
2018Founder Robert C. McNair passes away at 81. The Texans honor his legacy with a 34–17 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
October 6, 2019Late Founder Robert C. McNair inducted into the Houston Texans Ring of Honor.
2013–2019
BUILDING MOMENTUM
Milestones keep stacking and the connection with Houston grows deeper.
NEWERA
2023
A NEW ERABEGINS
History takes the lead, as DeMeco Ryans’ on-field legacy became the foundation for the Texans’ future.
January 31, 2023Texans Legend DeMeco Ryans named Head Coach.
April 27, 2023Texans select C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. in a memorable NFL Draft.
October 1, 2023J.J. Watt inducted into the Houston Texans Ring of Honor.
February 8, 2024C.J. Stroud wins NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and Will Anderson Jr. wins NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
2023
A NEW ERA BEGINS
New leadership, new stars, and an immediate impact.
SUSTAINEDSUCCESS
2024–2025
SUSTAINEDSUCCESS
Continued success from the new era, paired with the franchise’s first‑ever uniform rebrand, staked Houston’s claim as a team achieving heights many older franchises have yet to reach… with more still ahead.
April 23, 2024Texans release first new uniforms since the team’s inception.
August 3, 2024Andre Johnson becomes the first Houston Texan inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
November 2, 2025Janice McNair inducted into the Houston Texans Ring of Honor.
December 27, 2025Franchise-record 10-game winning streak.
January 12, 2026Texans finish 12–5 and win their first road playoff game in franchise history.
2024–2025
SUSTAINED SUCCESS
Records fall and the standard keeps rising.
25THSEASON
2026
THE 25THSEASON
A milestone season built on the people, moments, and city that shaped everything along the way.
2026Texans celebrate 25 Seasons as an NFL franchise.
2026
THE 25TH SEASON
Reflection turns into momentum for the season ahead.
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