The Texas Stars of the American Hockey League (AHL) are owned by the Dallas Stars and have served as the team's top minor-league affiliate since their inaugural season in 2009-10. Based in Cedar Park, Texas, the Stars play their home games at H-E-B Center.

The Idaho Steelheads have served as the Dallas Stars' ECHL affiliate since the 2005-06 season, and previous to that, during the 2003-04 campaign. The Steelheads play their home games at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho.