very shortly prior to the start of the 2012-2013 preseason, the team was sold to a fort worth-based investment group and returned to the fort worth brahmas branding for the 2012–2013 season. the membership of investment group was still in flux when the season began and some of the big money contributors never officially came into the fold. the team struggled with financial issues throughout the season before the franchise went inactive for at least one season a second time.