The National Hockey League (NHL) is reportedly eyeing the Lone Star State for its next expansion, with potential locations in Houston and Austin. According to a source close to the matter, the league is actively exploring opportunities to bring professional hockey to Texas, a state with a thriving sports culture and a large and enthusiastic fan base. A Texas-based NHL team would be a significant addition to the league, potentially drawing fans from the southern United States and providing a boost to the local economies of Houston and Austin. With the league's recent expansion to Seattle and its ongoing growth, a Texas team could be the next step in the NHL's westward expansion.

NHL exploring Texas expansion opportunities in Houston and Austin, AP source says  Houston Public Media