The Texas Renegades, upon hearing the news that the SHL might be introducing a new minor league system, immediately began searching out suitable locations for their minor league affiliate. The Renegades are located in Dallas, but they have always marketed themselves as Texas's team. However, Texas is a massive state with many many inter-city rivalries. Therefore, to better encapsulate the entire state, the affiliate would have to be in one of Texas's other large metropolitan areas: San Antonio, Austin or Houston. San Antonio already has an AHL team, so that market is already taken. Austin is the fastest growing city in the country, and has a young population which would bode well for hockey. However, the obvious choice would be Houston, which is the largest city in the state, and has a rich history of hockey. I would bring back the Houston Aeros, one of the most successful WHA teams. Texas's current co-gm, Jearim, would be in charge on the team as he has a long history of working with young players in the SMJHL