The Ruff Riders began play as the Katy Ruff Riders, a 2007 expansion team of the Intense Football League. They originally played their home games at the Leonard E. Merrell Center in Katy, TX. The Ruff Riders relocated to Abilene, TX at the conclusion of their 2008 Intense Football League season. After the conclusion of their 2010 season, the team joined the Southern Indoor Football League. After the conclusion of their 2011 season, the team joined the Lone Star Football League. The team is currently owned by BCPSA, LLC.