The Texans finished the season with a 8–6 record and were in second place in the AFL's Western Conference.
[3] The Texans would earn their first win in franchise history in week 2 over the Oakland Raiders, who would eventually become the team's biggest rival.
In the inaugural American Football League draft, the Texans chose the following players to fill-up their squad:
[4] The Texans completed an undefeated inaugural preseason with a record of 6-0, playing in six different cities, with only the final preseason game being played at their home stadium, the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
[3] The Texans finished their inaugural season 8–6, with three wins coming by shutout.