TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY AS A TEXAS RANGER:

 

 

“Each applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America,
in excellent physical condition, and have an outstanding record of at
least eight (8) years experience with a bona fide law enforcement
agency, engaged principally in the investigation of major crimes . . .
Applicant must have a background subject to a thorough investiga tion, which would reflect good moral character and habits . . . Little
recruiting has ever been necessary and it is not unusual for many
officers to apply for only a handful of openings.”

 

 

Author’s notes:

 

The Texas Rangers are the oldest state law enforcement body in the United States and were established by Stephen F. Austin in 1836 during the formation of the Republic of Texas.

 

As of 2009, there were 150 commissioned Rangers. They are protected from disbandment by state law. They have statewide jurisdiction and often collaborate with federal law enforcement agencies and agencies in other states.

 

 

TEXAS RANGER MOTTO:

 

 

“One riot, one ranger.”