Barry, I am not exactly researching the 17th Texas but have some information on the unit. I am very interested in this unit as my great grandfather was Corporal William M. White of Company E. He was captured at Fort DeRussy, La. but, from all indications (ie. his service records), returned to the unit before it made its way back to Camp Groce/Plantation Liendo toward the very end of the war. I was fortunate to take part in a reenactment last fall on the very same grounds. I will be glad to share what info. I have.
Ron White