This is a list of former sports teams from the US state of Texas:
Baseball
Major leagues
Negro leagues Sources: Austin Black Senators (early 1910s) Abilene Eagles Cleburne Yellow Jackets Dallas Black Giants Dallas Brown Bombers Dallas Green Monarchs Fort Worth Black Cats Fort Worth Black Panthers Fort Worth Giants Fort Worth Wonders Galveston Flyaways Houston Black Buffaloes Houston Eagles Jasper Steers Mineola Black Spiders Paris Giants San Angelo Black Sheep Herders San Antonio Black Bronchos San Antonio Black Indians San Antonio Bombers Waco Black Cardinals Waco Black Navigators Waco Yellowjackets Waco Tigers Wichita Falls Black Spudders
Minor leagues
American Association (20th century) Houston Buffaloes (1959–1961)
American Association of Independent Professional Baseball Coastal Bend Aviators (2003–2007)
Big State League Abilene Blue Sox (1956–1957), moved from West Texas–New Mexico League Austin Pioneers (1947–1955) Beaumont Exporters or Beaumont Shippers (1956); Beaumont Pirates (1957) Bryan Majors (1953); Bryan Indians (1954) Corpus Christi Clippers (1954–1957) Del Rio Indians (1954) Gainesville Owls (1947–1951) Galveston White Caps (1954–1955), moved from Gulf Coast League Greenville Majors (1947–1950), moved from East Texas League (1946); Greenville Majors (1953) Harlingen Capitals (1954–1955), moved from Gulf Coast League (1951–1953) and Rio Grande Valley League (1950) Longview Cherokees (1952–1953) Lubbock Hubbers (1956), moved from West Texas–New Mexico League Paris Red Peppers (1947), moved from East Texas League (1946); Paris Panthers (1948); Paris Indians (1952–1953) Port Arthur Sea Hawks (1955–1956), moved from Evangeline League (1954) and Gulf Coast League (1950–1953); Port Arthur Redlegs (1957) Sherman-Denison Twins (1947–1951) Temple Eagles (1949–1954); Temple Redlegs (1957) Texarkana Bears (1947–1953), moved from East Texas League (1946) Texas City Hubbers (1955); Texas City Exporters (1956) Tyler East Texans (1951–1953); Tyler Tigers (1954–1955) Victoria Eagles (1956); Victoria Rosebuds (1957), moved to Texas League (1958–1961) Waco Dons (1947); Waco Pirates (1948–1953), (1954–1956) Wichita Falls Spudders 1947–1953, moved to Longhorn League (1954); Wichita Falls Spudders (1956–1957)
Central Baseball League Abilene Prairie Dogs (1995–1999) Coastal Bend Aviators (2003–2007) Corpus Christi Barracudas Lubbock Crickets (?-1995) Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings (1994–2003, 2006–2007) now Harlingen WhiteWings (2008–present) San Antonio Tejanos (1995) Tyler Wildcatters (1994–1997)
Continental Baseball League Texas Heat (2007)
Mexican League Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos (Owls of the Two Laredos) (1940–1984); renamed Tecolotes de Nuevo Laredo (1985–present)
Texas Association (Class-C) First stage: 1896/second stage:1923–1926Texas Association history at Baseball Reference
Teams/years * Austin Rangers 1923–1924* Austin Senators 1896, 1925–1926* Corsicana Oilers 1923–1928* Dallas Navigators 1896 * Denison Tigers 1896* Fort Worth Panthers 1896* Galveston Sandcrabs 1896* Houston Buffaloes 1896* Marlin Bathers 1923–1925* Mexia Gushers 1923–1928* Palestine Pals 1925–1926* San Antonio Missionaries 1896* Sherman Students 1896* Sherman Twins 1923* Paris Midlands 1896* Temple Surgeons 1924–1926* Terrell Terrors 1925–1926* Waco Indians 1923–1924
Texas League Alexandria Aces Amarillo Giants Amarillo Gold Sox (1939–1982) Amarillo Sonics Ardmore Rosebuds Ardmore Territorians Austin Braves Austin Senators Beaumont Exporters (1920–49) and (1953–55) Beaumont Golden Gators (1983–1986) Beaumont Millionaires Beaumont Oil Gushers Beaumont Oilers Brenham Orphans Cleburne Railroaders (1906–1907) Corpus Christi Giants Corsicana Oil Citys Corsicana Oilers Dallas Eagles (1958–1964) Dallas Giants (1958–1964), under name Dallas Rangers Dallas Griffins Dallas Marines Dallas Rangers (1958–1964) Dallas Rebels (1958–1964), under name Dallas Rangers Dallas Steers (1958–1964), under name Dallas Rangers Dallas Submarines Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs (1965–1971) El Paso Dodgers El Paso Sun Kings Fort Worth Cats (1958–1964), under name Dallas Rangers Fort Worth Panthers (1958–1964), under name Dallas Rangers Galveston Buccaneers Galveston Crabs Galveston Pirates Galveston Sand Crabs Houston Buffaloes (1907–1958) Houston Wanderers Longview Cannibals Midland Angels (1985–1998), now Midland RockHounds Midland Cubs (1972–1984), now Midland RockHounds Paris Eisenfelder's Homeseekers Paris Parisites Rio Grande Valley Giants (1960–1961) San Antonio Bears San Antonio Brewers San Antonio Bronchos San Antonio Bullets San Antonio Dodgers (1977–1987), now San Antonio Missions San Antonio Indians The San Antonio Missions were AA Team that moved to Amarillo in 2018 and renamed Sod Poodles Sherman-Denison Students Texarkana Casketmakers Tyler Sports Victoria Rosebuds (1959–1961) Victoria Toros Waco Cubs Waco Navigators Waco Steers Waco Tigers Wichita Falls Spudders (1920–1957) Wichita Pilots (1989–2007), became Wichita Wranglers in 1989 Wichita Wranglers (1989–2007)
Texas–Louisiana League Laredo Apaches (1940–1995) Beaumont Bullfrogs (1994)
West Texas–New Mexico League
Abilene Apaches (1939); became Abilene Blue Sox (1946–1955) Amarillo Gold Sox (1939–1942); Amarillo Gold Sox (1946–1955), moved to Western League 1956–1958 Big Spring Barons 1938–1940; Big Spring Bombers (1941); Big Spring Pirates (1942) Borger Gassers (1939–1942, 1946–1954) El Paso Texans (1955), moved to Southwestern League 1956–1957, moved from Arizona–Texas League 1952–1954 Lamesa Lobos (1939–1941); Lamesa Dodgers (1942); Lamesa Lobos (1946–1952) Lubbock Hubbers (1938–1942), (1946–1955), moved to Big State League (1956–1958) Midland Cardinals (1937–1938); Midland Cowboys (1939–1940) Monahans Trojans (1937) Odessa Oilers (1937); Odessa Oilers (1940) Pampa Oilers (1939–1942), (1946–1955), moved to Southwestern League (1956–1957) Plainview Ponies (1953–1955), moved to Southwestern League (1956–1957) Wichita Falls Spudders (1941–1942) Wink Spudders (1937–1938)
Basketball
Men's
American Basketball Association Dallas Chaparrals (1967–1973), became the San Antonio Spurs Houston Mavericks (1967–1969)
Continental Basketball Association Wichita Falls Texans (1988–1994)
Women's
National Women's Basketball League Houston Stealth (2002–2004)
Women's National Basketball Association San Antonio Stars (2003−2017), became the Las Vegas Aces Houston Comets (1997–2008)
Cricket
Pro Cricket Texas Arrow Heads (2004)
Football
Major football leagues
American Football League–National Football League Houston Oilers (1960–1996), became the Tennessee Oilers (1997–1998), then renamed the Tennessee Titans Dallas Texans (1952) Dallas Texans (1960–1962), became the Kansas City Chiefs
Canadian Football League San Antonio Texans (1995)
Spring Football League Houston Marshals (2000) San Antonio Matadors (2000)
United States Football League Houston Gamblers (1984–1985) San Antonio Gunslingers (1984–1985)
World Football League San Antonio Wings (1975) Houston Texans (1974–1975)
World League of American Football San Antonio Riders (1991–1992)
Arena-indoor football
American Professional Football League Conroe Storm (2007–2008) Texas Thunder (2004) Wichita Falls Diablos (2008)
Arena Football League Austin Wranglers (2004–2007) Dallas Desperados (2002–2008) Dallas Texans (1990–1993) Fort Worth Cavalry (1994) Houston Thunderbears (1996–2001) San Antonio Force (1992) San Antonio Talons (2012–2014) Texas Terror (1996–1997)
Alliance of American Football AFL San Antonio Commanders (2019)
AF2 Laredo Law
Champions Indoor Football San Angelo Bandits (2015–2016)
Indoor Professional Football League Texas Terminators (1999)
Intense Football League
El Paso Rumble (2004) Laredo Lobos (2006–2007) Lubbock Lone Stars (2004–2005)
National Indoor Football League Beaumont Drillers (2003–2008) Fort Worth Sixers (2007) Houston Wild Riders (2007) Lubbock Gunslingers (2004–2005) San Antonio Steers (2007) Waco Marshals (2004) Wichita Falls Thunder (2004)
Professional Indoor Football League Texas Bullets (1998)
Women's Professional Football League Austin Rage (2003) Tulsa Black Widows (2006)
Hockey
Ice hockey
American Hockey League Houston Aeros (1994–2013)Houston Aeros (1994–2013) San Antonio Rampage 2002-2020 - Team moved to Las Vegas for the 2020–2021 season
American Hockey Association (1926–1942) Dallas Texans (1941–1945) Fort Worth Rangers (1941–1945)
Central Hockey League Includes teams that began in the WPHL before the merger in 2001. Amarillo Gorillas/Rattlers (1996–2010) Austin Ice Bats (1996–2008) Border City Bandits (Texarkana, Texas, 2000–2001) Corpus Christi IceRays (1998–2010) Dallas Freeze (1992–1995) El Paso Buzzards (1996–2003) Fort Worth Brahmas (1997–2013) Fort Worth Fire (1992–1999) Laredo Bucks (2002–2012) Lubbock Cotton Kings (1999–2007) Odessa Jackalopes (1997–2011) Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (2003–2012) San Angelo Saints/Outlaws (1997–2005) San Antonio Iguanas (1994–1997, 1998–2002)
Central Hockey League (1963–1984) Amarillo Wranglers (1968–1969, 1970–1971) Dallas Black Hawks (1967–1981) Fort Worth Texans (1974–1982) Fort Worth Wings (1967–1974) Houston Apollos (1965–1969)
Southwest Hockey League (1975–1977) Amarillo Wranglers (1975–1977)
United States Hockey League Dallas Texans (1945–46, 1948–49) Fort Worth Rangers (1945–49) Houston Huskies (1947–1949) Houston Skippers (1946–47)
Western Professional Hockey League Teams that did not join the CHL in 2001: Central Texas Stampede (1996–2001) Lake Charles Ice Pirates (1997–2001) Waco Wizards (1996–2000)
World Hockey Association Houston Aeros (1972–1978)
Roller hockey
Roller Hockey International Austin Chiles (1999) Dallas Stallions (1999)
Soccer
Men's
Continental Indoor Soccer League Dallas Sidekicks (1983–2004) Houston Hotshots (1993–2000)
Lone Star Soccer Alliance Austin Thunder (1987–92) Dallas Inter (1987–92), as Dallas Express in 1987, as Dallas Mean Green in 1988, as F.C. Dallas in 1989–91 Houston Alianza (1988–91) Houston Dynamos–Houston International (1987–1991) Houston Summit (1978–1980) San Antonio Alamo (1987–90, as San Antonio International in 1987–89) San Antonio XLR8 (1992) Wichita Falls Fever (1989–92)
North American Soccer League Dallas Tornado (1967–1981) Houston Hurricane (1978–1980) Houston Stars (1968)
United Soccer Leagues Amarillo Challengers Austin Lightning (2002–2007) Austin Lone Stars (1987–2000) Dallas Americans (1984–85) Dallas Lightning (1993–1996); originally Tyler Lightning, then Texas Lightning Dallas Rockets (1991–1992) El Paso/Juarez Gamecocks (1985) Houston Dynamos (1984) Houston Express (1988–1990) Houston Force (1995) San Antonio Scorpions (2011–2015)
Women's
Women's Premier Soccer League Houston Stars
Team tennis World TeamTennis Austin Aces (2014–2015; relocated to become the Orange County Breakers) Houston E-Z Riders (1974) Houston Astro-Knots (1982–1983) Houston Wranglers (2005–2007) Texas Wild (2013–2014; relocated to become the California Dream and then folded after the 2015 season) Dallas Stars (1982–1983) San Antonio Racquets (1985–1994)
Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse Dallas Rattlers (2017–2020)
See also List of defunct Florida sports teams List of defunct Georgia sports teams List of defunct Idaho sports teams List of defunct Mississippi sports teams List of defunct Ohio sports teams List of defunct Pennsylvania sports teams Sports in San Antonio
Sources "Texas Almanac 2008–2009", The Dallas Morning News, c.2008
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