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WATCH: Lovie Smith recruits new Texans season ticket holders

New Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith spent his first day on the job recruiting new season ticket holders.

Lovie Smith believes in the Houston Texans.

That is why he gave his honest input to general manager Nick Caserio throughout the month-long coaching search and also met with the McNair family a few times during the process. The 2021 defensive coordinator and associate head coach wanted what was best for the team.

When the Texans approached Smith about a promotion to the big chair, the 63-year-old from Big Sandy High School off Interstate 20 in East Texas couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

There may be 32 NFL coaching jobs, but there are only two in Smith’s home state, and he relished the chance to coach Houston.

As a part of spreading that enthusiasm, Smith spent his time on Feb. 8 after his introductory press conference recruiting new season ticket holders.

Smith called a fan named “Patrick” from Gilmer, Texas, just 10 miles from where Smith grew up, and convinced him to buy season tickets for the 2022 season.

Texans offering savings, flexibility for season ticket holders as part of Fan Appreciation Week

The Houston Texans are reducing the price of season tickets for current holders and offering flexibility for 2022 as part of Fan Appreciation Week.

The Houston Texans are redefining season ticket membership for fans as part of Fan Appreciation Week for Week 18.

According to Texans president Greg Grissom, the club is seeking to offer flexibility and savings in 2022.

“We are always looking for ways to evolve to do what is best for our Season Ticket Members,” Grissom said in a statement from the team. “Together, our conversations led us to redefine what it means to be a part of the Texans family by offering new savings, more flexibility and better benefits. In 2022, Season Ticket Members will experience first-time renewal incentives, exclusive benefits and yearlong rewards to express our gratitude for their loyalty.”

According to the Texans, the redefined membership will have reduced pricing on 2022 and 2023 season tickets based on Season Ticket Member tenure when a member renews early.

Members will also have flexibility with renewal deadlines and payment plan options.

Members can swap tickets between games.

Members will also have exclusive discounts on concessions on game day and also on merchandise at the Texans’ team shop.

One of the biggest perks is exclusive access to the team through special events.

Season Ticket Members and fans interested can visit www.houstontexans.com/renew for more information.

Are ticket prices more expensive for Texans fans?

A recent study showed the Houston Texans have had the fifth-highest ticket prices jump over 2021.

Prices for the Houston Texans have gotten more expensive since 2006.

According to a new study from the Action Network, the average ticket price to a Texans game jumped 107% — the fifth-highest in the NFL in that span. Fans in 2006 were paying $56.97 on average for a seat to a Texans game. After the 2020 season, fans were paying $118.07 to see Houston football.

The top of the list are the Las Vegas Raiders (147%), Seattle Seahawks (134%), Green Bay Packers (121%), and San Francisco 49ers (119%). The Dallas Cowboys are actually No. 24 on the list with just a 50% price increase since 2006.

The price increase reflects the excitement Houston sports fans had for the team as it built its success under coach Gary Kubiak, who was with the club from 2006-13. The Texans earned two AFC South titles and two wild-card playoff wins in his tenure. Bill O’Brien took over and added a couple wild-card wins of his own and four division titles. It also helped that J.J. Watt and Deshaun Watson were superstars from the middle of the decade on.

At the Texans’ charity golf classic, new team president Greg Grissom mentioned that the team wasn’t having trouble selling tickets due to Houston being “a football town.”

“People are interested in the team, they’re excited,” Grissom said. “Got a lot of new energy and a lot of new things to talk about. The pandemic is a challenge and just kind of working through that, but every day we’re getting better. Season tickets, our corporate partners, our marketing team — everybody’s having a great time. We’re making a lot of progress.”

The Texans’ season ticket wait list is virtually nonexistent in 2021. If the Texans can’t turn around their problems on the field quickly with new general manager Nick Caserio and new coach David Culley, tickets to see an NFL game in Houston may get cheaper.

WATCH: Texans coach David Culley surprises fans with season tickets

Houston Texans coach David Culley surprised fans with season tickets and fed off of their energy for the 2021 season.

Houston Texans coach David Culley surprised four fans with season tickets in a video released on May 23.

Texans TV host Drew Dougherty was on the virtual call initially with each of the four fans, and Culley would join in later to congratulate them on becoming season ticket holders.

The first fan to receive tickets in the video was Luis Gonzalez, who says he had been waiting over 10 years for season tickets.

“Hey, Luis, how are you doing? Welcome to the Texan family as a season ticket member,” Culley said.

The second fan on the video was Rush Little, who was surprised with the tickets and also thrilled to meet Culley.

“Well, let me tell you something, it’s a pleasure to meet you, and let me tell you something, I’m so excited for you,” said Culley. “You couldn’t have come in at a better time.”

David Paramo was also surprised by the chance to meet the fourth full-time coach in team history.

“My excitement level just went up like eight more decimals,” Culley said.

One fan who caught Culley’s attention with his attire was Keith Logan, who was decked out in battle red and deep steel blue along with other Texans gear, including a big Texans logo medallion Logan says he wears every Sunday.

Said Culley: “Listen, that outfit you got on right now, that chain around you, let me — hold it up. Let me see that. I got you. I got it.”

The Texans will host nine home games at NRG Stadium for the 2021 slate, one of the perks of the NFL moving to a 17-game schedule. Houston will host the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, and Los Angeles Chargers.