The Tarleton State Texans and TexAnns are the athletic teams that represent Tarleton State University, located in Stephenville, Texas, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. Prior to becoming a four-year institution in 1961 they were known as the “Plowboys”. The Texans (male teams) and TexAnns (female teams) compete as members of the Lone Star Conference for all 12 varsity sports. Tarleton State re-joined the Lone Star Conference in 1995 after having previously participated from 1968 to 1975. They were a founding member of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) in 1976 and remained in that league until 1990. From 1991 to 1994 Tarleton played as an Independent….