They called it The Wildest Show Behind Bars — and they weren’t lyin’. From 1931 to 1986, the Texas Prison Rodeo in Huntsville turned convicts into cowboys, if only for a day. The crowd roared, the bulls snorted, and freedom kicked up just enough dust to taste.
This shirt rides straight out of that wild legend — bold stripes, rough edges, and vintage ink that looks like it’s been through a few rounds with the gate. Printed in the classic red-blue palette of old rodeo posters, it’s a salute to the grit, guts, and gallows humor that defined Texas history.
Wear it proud — to the dancehall, the stockyards, or just sittin’ on the porch swapping stories that may or may not be true.
Vintage 1930s rodeo-poster style graphic
Classic red and blue ink on a soft cotton tee
Hand-drawn Two Cow Dogs design
Unisex fit / true to size
Perfect for rodeo fans, Texas historians, and wild at-heart souls
Product features - Garment-dyed fabric for a soft color and texture - Made with high quality, 100% ring-spun US cotton for long-lasting comfort
Care instructions - Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F) - Do not bleach - Tumble dry: low heat - Iron, steam or dry: low heat - Do not dryclean
