 The championship game drew attention from political figures . Head Coach Mack Brown took a congratulatory call from United States President George W. Bush , who told Brown , " Congratulations on a wonderful moment ... Tell the team congratulations , we 're proud of them . " White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan said Bush wished Brown and the Longhorns all the best , and said that he looked forward to having them visit the White House soon . Bush was formerly a Governor of Texas and his daughter Jenna is a UT graduate . On February 14 , 2006 , Bush did host the team and coaches at the White House . California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger lost a bet with Texas Governor Rick Perry on the outcome and had to send Perry a basket of " California wines , fruit and other goodies " . The food was donated to National Guard troops in Texas . Both governors also offered autographed , handmade cowboy boots that were auctioned to benefit survivors of Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Katrina . Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa lost a bet with Austin Mayor Will Wynn and had to send a basket of produce , such as avocados , from a local farmers ' market ; Wynn had bet Texas ' finest barbecue . 
