The Brief TORO's Induction: The Houston Texans' mascot, TORO, will be inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025, joining 33 other mascots recognized for their excellence in sports. HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 17: Houston Texans mascot Toro fires up the crowd during a preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)The Houston Texans' mascot, TORO, will be inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025, the Mascot Hall of Fame Executive Committee announced Tuesday. Houston Texans Senior Mascot Program Manager Andrew Johnson expressed pride in TORO's induction, sharing the honor with Texans fans. About the Mascot Hall of FameFounded in 2005 by David Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic, the Mascot Hall of Fame celebrates mascot entertainment as a tool for education, creativity, and community engagement.