Paid Content: To be a Texas Ranger requires extraordinary skills and sacrifice to serve in one of the most elite units in law enforcement. Hundreds of candidates vie for each position, but only the best of the best in rise to the top.
In Texas, becoming a Ranger means something. The agency leads by example through its actions and forward thinking, without sacrificing its history and traditions. No matter your race or gender, anyone can be a Ranger if you work hard enough. In 2020, the Texas Rangers made history. After nearly 200 years since being formed by Stephen F. Austin, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) promoted the first female captains.