First Regiment of Texas Mounted Rifle Volunteers
First Regiment of Texas Mounted Rifle Volunteers, unofficially known as Hays's Texas Rangers, was a United States Volunteer regiment raised in June 1846, with a core of Texas Rangers, for service in the Mexican–American War. The regiment distinguished itself at the Battle of Monterrey. It was disbanded with the end of active operations in September the same year.
| First Regiment of Texas Mounted Rifle Volunteers | |
|---|---|
| Active | June 1846 – October 1846 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Branch | Cavalry |
| Type | Light Cavalry |
| Role | Reconnaissance Counterinsurgency Field Intelligence |
| Size | 10 companies |
| Engagements | Mexican–American War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel John Coffee Hays |
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