I got the folllowing email from the Texans this afternoon, and I'm once again baffled by Bob McNair's complete lack of personal and organizational awareness.  How this man has amassed more than $1 billion is completely beyond my comprehension.  The retort I sent to the Texans is after the jump.  Not holding my breath for a response...

When making your initial payment for your season tickets you signed up for the automatic payment plan for your seats. Your account is scheduled to be charged for the 2nd installment of 25% Thursday, March 17, 2011. By signing up for the payment plan you will not receive another invoice and the credit/debit card you used will be charged on the remaining due dates of April 18 and May 17. 

As you are probably aware, the negotiations between the NFL and the players union for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement broke down on Friday, March 11, and the current CBA has expired.  The NFL and its clubs are committed to continuing negotiations and are confident that an agreement will be reached.  We are hopeful that the negotiation process does not disrupt the 2011 season and we are preparing for the season.  We wanted to make sure you knew our policies regarding season tickets in the event games are missed.

• In the event that we miss any games, season ticket holders can elect to receive a refund for the price of your tickets/parking for any games that we miss or receive credit for future games. 
•  If you pay in full by May 18, 2011 you will be eligible to receive interest on your refund. Simple interest will be paid at the annual rate of 1% and will be calculated for the period beginning with the first game missed through the date the refund is processed.

If you have any questions regarding these policies or would like to adjust your automatic payment plan please give our office a call at 832-667-2002.

Thank you for your support.

Houston Texans Ticket Office

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Unfortunately, I'm sure the Texans will probably decide to opt out.  Wouldn't want to detract from what the real fans are there for: Hilarious Toro vignettes, the Pep Band getting the crowd really pumped up, and modestly clothed, good female role models dancing to "I Feel Like a Woman".

http://deadspin.com/5552524/nfl-redzone-to-distract-spectators-from-their-own-boring-games

http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=article.preview&articleid=65847