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An investigative history of the Texas Rangers

The story of Texas' unique law enforcement agency

An investigative history of the Texas Rangers
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02/07/2025 15:00 ‧ 13 hours ago | StarsInsider

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The Texas Rangers rank among the most respected and efficient

investigative law enforcement agencies in the United States. But the story of the Rangers is as controversial as Texas history itself. While celebrated for their record in cracking some of America's most infamous criminal cases, the agency has in the past also had to fend off accusations of brutality and racism. Operating now for a little over 200 years, the Texas Rangers remain an enduring component of Texas culture. But when exactly were the Rangers established, who formed them, and what are they particularly remembered for?

Click through this gallery and read more about the history of the Texas Rangers.

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