The term 'Texas Athlete' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: Astro (5 letters), LONGHORN (8 letters), and Oiler (5 letters). An Astro is a member of the Houston Astros, a Major League Baseball team based in Houston, Texas. A LONGHORN is a member of the University of Texas at Austin's athletic teams, commonly referred to as the Texas Longhorns. Lastly, an Oiler is a member of the Houston Oilers, a former professional American football team that was based in Houston, Texas.