2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard

08/31/2026

Tropical Depression 5 update

08/31/2026

Latest weather update of the tropical disturbance in the gulf. Possible excessive rain forecast

08/30/2026

Texas State Guard communication Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Sgt. Maj. Steven Troudt, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Michael Farley and Cpl. Frankum Taylor instruct members of 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard in the set up and operation of High Frequency Radios during a training session at the Texas National Guard Armory in Houston, Texas, June 27, 2026. As 2nd Brigade is located in southeast Texas, much of it along the coast, guardsmen represent the tip of the spear in disaster response. This training prepares them to use these radios during disaster response to facilitate effective town to town and county to county communications when local infrastructures are degraded or inoperable. Attendees became proficient in setting up the equipment, including a 40 foot antenna mast and radios for both voice communications and the sending of data packets. Well done! 2nd Brigade is "ad omnia parati" (Ready for Anything) (Texas State Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Gregory Illich)
https://tmd.texas.gov/state-guard

08/29/2026

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If you believe something involves fraud, waste, abuse, or simply needs a neutral, confidential review, the IG is ready to listen and help.

Your voice matters — and the Inspector General is a resource you can rely on.

Graphics designed by CW2 Leyhbert Sharp, Public Affairs Rep., TXSG

08/22/2026

Guardsmen of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard, sharpened their Land Navigation and Search and Rescue skills in both daytime and nighttime operations during a Field Training Exercise (FTX), Conroe, Texas, Aug. 8-9, 2026. Alpha, Bravo and Charlie companies combined to focus on basics in rope skills including knots for rescue operations; lensatic compass training and land navigation, both wide area and tight area/evidence searches and nighttime search and rescue. The FTX ended with the introduction of the new Mission Readiness Test to ensure the readiness of TXSG service members to meet the demands of duty while on mission in austere environments. It is a change from old standards in order to mirror tasks we do as Texas State Guardsmen. Well done all! 2nd Brigade is "Ad Omnia Parati" (Ready for Anything). (Texas State Guard photos by Staff Sgt. David Wagstaff)
https://tmd.texas.gov/state-guard

08/21/2026

Heat advisory update:

08/16/2026

Col. Arthur Levesque. commander, 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard, administers the oath of enlistment to Command Sgt. Maj. Benny Kinsey during a ceremony at the Texas National Guard Armory, Houston, Texas, June 27, 2026. Kinsey retired from the U.S. Army as a Command Sergeant Major after more than 22 years. He has been assigned as CSM of 3rd Battalion. Welcome! (Texas State Guard photos by CW2 Gregory Illich)

08/13/2026

Dangerously high heat indices forecasted. Please see the link below for details and hot weather safety tips.

08/12/2026

Congratulations to all!

08/10/2026

Follow the link below for the latest edition of the Guard Post Newsletter!

📢 The newest edition of The Guard Post is here!

The official quarterly newsletter of the Texas State Guard is now available. This issue highlights key updates, achievements, and activities across the force.

In this edition:
-A message from the TXSG Commander
-A functional Table of Contents (click any page number to jump straight to that section)
-Brigade-level news and training highlights
-Additional updates from across the organization

Stay informed, connected, and mission-ready.
https://tmd.texas.gov/Data/Sites/1/media/news/txsg/2026/july/july_2026_the_guard_post_newsletter.pdf


Note: The was published internally during July 2026.