2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard

LEAD THE WAY. BECOME A TEXAS STATE GUARD OFFICER.

The Texas State Guard is now recruiting for the next Officer Candidate School (OCS) class.

OCS is the premier leadership development program for Service Members seeking a commission as an officer in the Texas State Guard. Through challenging academic instruction, field training, and practical leadership experiences, candidates develop the skills and confidence required to lead Soldiers in support of the Texas State Guard's state mission.

Whether leading a team through complex scenarios, making decisions under pressure, or strengthening your military knowledge and professional presence, OCS prepares future officers to serve with competence, character, and commitment.

Basic Eligibility
✔ Four-year college degree (waivers may be considered)
✔ Under 50 years of age (waivers considered to age 54)
✔ In good standing with your unit
✔ Demonstrated leadership potential and a desire to serve

If you are ready to take the next step in your military career and answer the call to lead, now is the time to begin the process.

Interested Service Members should contact 1LT Chris Simpson, OIC, Officer Candidate School, at [email protected] or coordinate through their chain of command for additional information.

Ready to lead? Earn your commission. Build your leadership. Take the next step.

Happy Fathers Day to all of the Dads!

Do you have an employee that serves in the Texas State Guard? You are so important. Thank you.

Why Employer Support Matters

Employer support directly strengthens the Texas State Guard’s ability to serve communities across Texas. By supporting your employee’s service, you help enable faster disaster response, stronger community resilience, immediate assistance during emergencies, and a trained, ready force prepared to support the State when needed.

Learn more by checking out the new Employer Information & Support Guide:

https://tmd.texas.gov/state-guard-employer-guide

Guardsmen from 1st, 3rd and 4th Battalions, 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard, partner with Fort Bend County Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Fort Bend County Health & Human Services and other agencies in a full-scale Point of Distribution (POD), shelter and mass care exercise in Rosenberg, Texas, May 16, 2026. Troops encountered realistic scenarios including medical emergencies and large influxes of shelter arrivals while providing water to area residents at a drive through distribution point. Less than a month after annual training, this exercise allows guardsmen to put lessons learned into practice and prepares 2nd Brigade as we enter hurricane season to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies with our partner agencies in Fort Bend County and across the region. In this way, we integrate with our civilian partners to ensure we meet their expectations so they are comfortable utilizing us in an emergency situation. Many thanks to Fort Bend County and all our partner agencies. Well done all! 2nd Brigade is "ad omnia parati" Ready for Anything! (Texas State Guard photos by 1st Lt. Adriana Torres)

Latest flood watch update for Southeast Texas.

The flood watch remains in effect for most of Southeast Texas through Thursday morning. Stay weather aware and be prepared!

Col. Arthur Levesque, Commander, 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard, awards the Texas State Guard Good Conduct Medal and the Texas State Guard Service Medal to Chaplain Maj. John Mathews and Maj. Mathew Bramanti and the Texas State Guard Achievement Medal to Sgt. 1st Class Dennis McLane and Maj. Bramanti for their assistance in the 2025 Young Heroes of the Guard Toy Drive benefiting the 501(c)(3) Texas Toy Drive, during a ceremony at the Texas National guard Armory, Houston, Texas, May 17, 2026. Both McLane and Bramanti worked tirelessly to support the toy drive at the 2nd Brigade headquarters level. More than 4,000 toys were collected and distributed to children in pediatric hospitals and shelters. Also, just over 400 toys were distributed at the first home game for Kerrville ISD in the wake of the devastating flooding in their area last July. Thanks to all who volunteered their time in selfless service, one of the 7 core values of the U.S. Army, shared by the Texas Military Department. Well done all. Duty First, Texas Always! (Texas State Guard photos by Lt. Col. Ralph Johnson)

Duty First, Texas Always!