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Texan

British  
/ ˈtɛksən /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Texas

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of or relating to Texas or its inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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They play host to the 10-5 Houston Texans on Saturday, a team that knocked them out of the playoffs in the opening round last season and has won seven in a row.

From Los Angeles Times

Perryman will be eligible to return to the Chargers’ active roster on Monday, Jan. 5, following the team’s Week 17 game against the Houston Texans and Week 18 game against the Denver Broncos.

From Los Angeles Times

The Texans play host to Las Vegas in an afternoon game, and the Colts play host to San Francisco on Monday night.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chargers could wrap up a playoff berth later Sunday, if the Houston Texans lose to the Las Vegas Raiders.

From Barron's

So the NFL wanted to do the Texans and Chargers a solid and give them the national stage to themselves.

From Los Angeles Times