The Houston Texans, the NFL's 32nd franchise, played their first game in Reliant Stadium on Sept. 8, 2002.

Sam Houston Race Park hosts live Thoroughbred and American Quarter Horse racing, as well as a comprehensive simulcasting program 364 days each year.

The Toyota Center is a new, state-of-the-art Downtown arena playing host to hundreds of events annually including concerts, family shows, Houston Rockets and Houston Aeros games.