8-K
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (TXRH)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) ofthe Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
February 11, 2026
TEXAS
ROADHOUSE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 000-50972 | 20-1083890 |
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| (State<br> or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS<br> Employer |
| of<br> incorporation) | File<br> Number) | Identification<br> No.) |
| 6040 Dutchmans Lane**, Louisville** , KY | 40205 | |
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| (Address<br> of principal executive offices) | (Zip<br> Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(502
) 426-9984
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each Class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common<br> Stock, par value $0.001 per share | TXRH | Nasdaq<br> Global Select Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS: COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
(b) On February 11, 2026, Kathleen M. Widmer notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Texas Roadhouse, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), of her decision to retire from the Board, effective immediately, in order to focus on the launch of her new business venture. Ms. Widmer’s decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company thanks Kathy for her nearly 13 years of service on the Board and the tremendous value that she has brought to the Company during her tenure.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| TEXAS ROADHOUSE, INC. | ||
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| Date: February 13, 2026 | By: | /s/ Gerald L. Morgan |
| Gerald L. Morgan | ||
| Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice Chairman |
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