1. The deformation texture of niobium bands (11–26 μ thick) consists of ideal components {100} 〈011〉, {113} 〈011〉, and {112} 〈011〉. 2. Alloying with 0.05% Ti and 0.5% Zr weakens the deformation texture and changes the quantitative ratio of the components slightly, the first becoming stronger. 3. The recrystallization texture of niobium (annealed at 1200–1500°C) consists of components {100} 〈320〉.