Houston Texans Throwback Uniforms: Why There Are None, and the Helmet
Posted by JerseyZenith on Oct 25th 2026
- Houston Texans throwback uniforms do not exist, since the franchise began in 2002; the helmet history is below.
- Texans uniform history began in 2000; Nike makes the modern sets.
- The Texans were named on September 6, 2000, and began play in 2002.
- Their colors are Deep Steel Blue, Battle Red and Liberty White.
- A red alternate jersey was added in 2003.
- The 2024 redesign added a navy alternate; the Rivalries jersey followed in August 2026.
This guide covers the main looks of the Houston Texans from 2000 to 2026. It does not list every pants and sock combination.
Texans uniform timeline
| Year | Change | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Name, logo and colors unveiled | Deep Steel Blue, Battle Red, Liberty White |
| 2002 | First season | Dark blue helmet replaced the white one |
| 2003 | Red alternate jersey | Worn once a year at home |
| 2007 | Red pants | All-red look until 2010 |
| 2017 | Color Rush | All-blue with minimal white |
| 2022 | Red alternate helmet | Matches the red jersey |
| 2024 | Uniform redesign | New navy alternate and helmet |
| 2026 | Rivalries jersey | All-white with H-Town blue accents |
The Texans jerseys 2026 guide shows which of these looks the team wears this year.
The beginnings (2000 to 2005)
On September 6, 2000 the NFL's 32nd franchise was named the Houston Texans at a downtown rally. Owner Bob McNair unveiled a logo that shows a bull's head split to resemble the Texas flag, with a lone star as the eye. He described the colors as Deep Steel Blue, Battle Red and Liberty White. The uniforms followed a year later. The helmet was white at first and later changed to dark blue. In 2003 the Texans introduced a red alternate jersey with blue trim, worn once a year at home, usually against a division rival.
New combinations (2006 to 2023)
Starting in 2006 the Texans wore all-white for their home opener and began wearing all-blue for home games against the Colts. In 2007 red pants appeared for the first time, giving an all-red look until 2010, and returned in 2023. In October 2008 blue socks went with the blue pants and white jerseys, which became the main road look. In 2016 the team showed a red jersey with blue pants and red socks. In 2017 it debuted a Color Rush uniform that was all blue with minimal white, and in 2022 it began using a red alternate helmet with the red uniform.
The 2024 redesign and the Rivalries jersey
In April 2024 the Texans unveiled redesigned uniforms. The dark blue helmet stayed, the home jersey added the primary crest on the sleeve and new collar stripes, and the white road jersey got blue and red horn stripes on the sleeves. The red alternate was based on the white design, with a red helmet. A new navy alternate with H-Town blue accents came with a navy helmet carrying an H-Star decal. In August 2026 the team unveiled its Rivalries uniform, an all-white set with the "H" logo on the helmet.
Patches and details
The Texans wore a patch for their inaugural season in 2002 and an anniversary patch for their tenth season in 2012. From 2018 to 2019 they wore a memorial patch to honor owner Bob McNair after his death. The team has also paired white socks with its uniforms on selected home and road games since 2021.
Texans looks you can wear today
The Texans have no throwbacks, because the team is young. Shop the home and away jerseys, the alternate jerseys for Battle Red and Space City, and the Rivalries jersey. For the question of retired numbers, read the Texans jersey numbers guide. Everything is in the Houston Texans jerseys collection.
Texans helmet history
The Texans helmet was white when the name and logo were unveiled and was later changed to dark blue. In 2022 the team began using a red alternate helmet with the red uniform, and the April 2024 redesign added a navy alternate helmet with an "H-Star" decal in H-Town blue with red trim. In August 2026 the Rivalries jersey added the secondary "H" logo on the helmet. The Battle Red alternate pairs with a red helmet that has blue horn stripes. The Texans helmet, Houston Texans red helmet and football helmet searches lead to these designs.
The Houston Texans have no throwback uniforms because the team began in 2002. The Oilers’ name and colors belong to the Titans. The closest thing to retro is the red alternate. See the Texans uniforms 2026 guide. The full logo story is in the logo history guide. For the color codes, see the colors guide. Browse the Texans jerseys and the legends jerseys.
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Texans uniform history FAQ
What are the Texans' official colors?
Deep Steel Blue, Battle Red and Liberty White.
When did the Texans add a red jersey?
In 2003, as an alternate.
Did the Texans redesign their uniforms?
Yes, in April 2024.
Do the Texans have throwbacks?
No. The franchise began in 2002.