# List of defunct Texas sports teams

This is a list of former sports teams from the US state of Texas:

## Baseball
### Major leagues
#### Negro leagues

* 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:1923–1926
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)
* 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)