[Texas Rangers in Laredo, Texas] (2024)

FAQs

Who do the Texas Rangers answer to? ›

The Rangers have protected the people of Texas since 1823, when colonizer Stephen F. Austin called for men to “Range” the frontier. The modern Texas Rangers are an investigative division of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

It was during this time that John “Jack” Coffee Hays became the most famous Texas Ranger of the era. Fighting in some of the period's most significant battles between Texans and American Indians, Hays quickly proved himself to be a strong leader, smart decision-maker, and fearless and brutal fighter.

As of Jul 25, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Law Enforcement Ranger in Texas is $20.00 an hour.

"One Riot, One Ranger"

The Texas Ranger Division is the primary criminal investigative branch of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Examples of investigations can include: Murder, robbery, sexual assault, burglary, theft and fraud.

A Texas Ranger works as a top police officer in the state, while a marshal enforces the laws of the courts. Police officers also handle more of the tasks associated with enforcing the laws, including apprehending and arresting suspects, patrolling areas and monitoring individuals who may break laws.

How many Texas Rangers are there? Currently, out of the thousands of law enforcement officers in the state of Texas, there are 234 full time employees, 166 of whom are commissioned Rangers. This speaks to the elite status of the group, who despite their small number, have statewide jurisdiction.

The first female Texas Rangers were inducted in 1993, and currently there are four now serving. Captain Melba Saenz, Captain Wende Wakeman, and Ranger Laura Simmons all promoted to Texas Ranger in 2008. Ranger Veronica Gideon joined their ranks in 2016.

Some Rangers receive additional training in areas such as investigative hypnosis, which has played an important role in some criminal cases. In 2020, the average Ranger is about 44 years of age.

What rank does a Texas Ranger have? ›

The Texas Rangers use a six-tiered rank structure starting at Ranger (with the rank of sergeant). The next rank up is lieutenant, followed by captain, major, assistant chief, and chief.

Texas Rangers

The Power Rangers – Reference to their slugging years from the late 1990s to early 2010s. The Lone Stars – Reference to Texas's nickname, the "Lone Star State".

On March 28, 2007, Commandant Gen. James T. Conway made Norris an honorary United States Marine during a dinner at the commandant's residence in Washington, D.C. On December 2, 2010, he (along with brother Aaron) was given the title honorary Texas Ranger by Texas Governor Rick Perry.

One is a regular belt, just with half of a velcro strip on it, to hold up their pants. The other is their gun belt, which can't really just be unbuckled if you gotta take a dump, or for ladies, any use of the toilet, so they can remove it without removing the one that goes through the belt loops.

The Rangers oversee the department's tactical program and operations, which includes the DPS SWAT Team, six Regional Special Response Teams, a Ranger Recon Team, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team and crisis negotiators assigned to each DPS Region.

The Texas Rangers have announced their television broadcast team for the 2024 season today. Dave Raymond will return as the lead play-by-play guy, with Jared Sandler filling in on play-by-play when Raymond is out or off.

With the end of the Texas Revolution in April 1836, one of the first priorities for the Republic of Texas was to defend its frontier. Potential enemies of the Republic of Texas included Mexican bandits and hostile bands of Comanche and other Native American tribes.