The 2nd Regiment, Texas Infantry was organized by the then Captain John Creed Moore who would become the regiment's 1st Colonel. Many of the men were from Houston and Galveston.
The unit was involved in the battles leading up to Vicksburg, then after exchange was sent to guard Galveston, Texas. It participated in a last skirmish at the mouth of Caney Creek, Texas, in February 1864. Rather than surrender at the cessation of hostilities, the men mutinied in May 1865 and disbanded to return to their homes, after service distinguished by gallantry under fire and devotion to duty.
Notable battles included the Battle of Shiloh, the Second Battle of Corinth, and the Siege of Vicksburg.
Company A - (The San Jacinto Guards) Houston, Harris County
Company B - (The Confederate Guards) Houston, Harris County
Company C - (The Bayland Guards) Houston, Harris County
Company D - (The Confederate Grays) Houston, Harris County
Company E - Robertson and Brazos counties
Company F - German immigrants from Galveston
Company G - (The Burleson Guards) Caldwell, Burleson County
Company H - (The Lexington Grays) Burleson and Lee Counties
Company I - (The Wilson Rifles)(The Gonzales Invincibles) Gonzales County
Company K - (The Texas Guards) Jackson County