The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is a member of the South Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The Texans were founded in 2002 as an expansion team and have played their home games at NRG Stadium in Houston since 2002.

Throughout their history, the Texans have had a number of successful seasons and have made the playoffs nine times. The team has a strong fan base and is known for their distinctive team colors and logo, as well as their home field, NRG Stadium.

The Texans have had a number of successful players throughout their history, including defensive end J.J. Watt, who is considered one of the best defensive players in the league, and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who is considered one of the best receivers in the league. The team has also been known for its strong defense, which has been led by players such as linebacker Whitney Mercilus and cornerback Johnathan Joseph.

In recent years, the Texans have struggled to find consistent success on the field and have had a number of subpar seasons. However, the team has a dedicated coaching staff and front office, and is committed to building a winning culture and competing for championships.