Co-Owner
Dino Patane
Co-owner of the Texas Stars, driving the franchise's vision on and off the court.
U.S. Legends Pickleball League
TEXASSTARS
Texas's premier senior pro pickleball team — competing with heart, experience, and an unmistakable Lone Star spirit.
50+Age Division
TXHome Court
USLPLLeague
Next Event · Spotlight
Showdown Week #1
Fri–Sun, September 11–13, 2026Match Point Pickleball Club · Columbus, OH
The first Showdown Week of the USLPL season — a three-day team competition Friday through Sunday. Texas Stars face off against fellow franchise teams in team-format play.
Meet the Franchise
Experience Meets Intensity
The Texas Stars bring together talented senior players who love competition, teamwork, and the fast-growing game of pickleball. We represent Texas in the U.S. Legends Pickleball League and provide opportunities for accomplished 50+ players to compete at the professional team level.
50+ Division
USLPL Franchise
Lone Star Pride
Ownership
Meet the Owners
Co-Owner
Craig Bobo
Co-owner of the Texas Stars, championing senior pro pickleball across the Lone Star State.
Latest News
From the Baseline
AnnouncementJune 15, 2026
Houston Combine Announced
The Texas Stars will host a combine in Houston on August 1, 2026 at ERA Pickleball. Get ready to compete.
League NewsMay 28, 2026
2026 USLPL National Combine and Draft: All You Need to Know
A complete walkthrough of the U.S. Legends Pickleball League combine format, draft flow, and how to prepare.
TeamPlaceholderDate TBA
Team Update Coming Soon
Roster news, sponsor updates, and match highlights will be posted here as they're confirmed by the team.
Schedule & Results
What's Next on the Court
Showdown
September 11, 2026
Showdown
October 9, 2026
The Roster
Meet the Stars
Confirmed player profiles will be published as the team is finalized. Placeholders are used to preview the roster layout — no invented names or bios.
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PO
50+
01
Player One
Austin, TX
Side RightDUPR TBA
02
PT
50+
02
Player Two
Dallas, TX
Side LeftDUPR TBA
03
PT
50+
03
Player Three
Houston, TX
Side RightDUPR TBA
04
PF
50+
04
Player Four
San Antonio, TX
Side RightDUPR TBA
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PF
50+
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Player Five
Fort Worth, TX
Side LeftDUPR TBA
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PS
50+
06
Player Six
El Paso, TX
Side RightDUPR TBA
Backing the Stars
Our Partners
Sanctioning League
U.S. Legends Pickleball League
Presenting Sponsor
Two Tones Dueling Piano Bar
Gold Partner
Your Brand Here
Community Partner
Your Brand Here
Recruitment
Still Competitive?
Prove It.
The Texas Stars are looking for experienced players who still love the pressure, pace, and camaraderie of team competition. Explore the combine and draft pathways for the USLPL 50+ league.
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