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March 3, 2026
Today in Texas History
On this day in 1899, a congressional act authorized the formation of the 33rd Infantry Regiment, better known as the "Texas Regiment," one of the most famous American combat units of the Philippine Insurrection.
The regiment was raised specifically for duty in the Philippines, and served there from Oct. 27, 1899, until March 2, 1901. The regiment was organized at Fort Sam Houston.
A third of the company officers, as well as a third of the enlisted men, were from Texas. The 33rd distinguished itself in the battles at Magnataram, Tirad Pass, Vigan and Taguidin Pass.
After the insurrection, some of the men chose to remain in the Philippines to serve with the Philippine Constabulary. The rest were mustered out of U.S. service in San Francisco on April 17, 1901.
The regiment was raised specifically for duty in the Philippines, and served there from Oct. 27, 1899, until March 2, 1901. The regiment was organized at Fort Sam Houston.
A third of the company officers, as well as a third of the enlisted men, were from Texas. The 33rd distinguished itself in the battles at Magnataram, Tirad Pass, Vigan and Taguidin Pass.
After the insurrection, some of the men chose to remain in the Philippines to serve with the Philippine Constabulary. The rest were mustered out of U.S. service in San Francisco on April 17, 1901.