Texas Rangers | Department of Public Safety
The Texas Rangers conduct major violent crime, public corruption, cold case and officer involved shooting investigations and oversee the department’s border security and tactical and crisis negotiation programs.
History of the Texas Rangers | Department of Public Safety
On August 10, 1935, when the Texas Legislature created the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Rangers and the Texas Highway Patrol became members of this agency, with statewide law enforcement jurisdiction.
Texas Rangers | Department of Public Safety
The Texas Rangers are a major division within the Texas Department of Public Safety, with lead investigative responsibility for major violent crimes, unsolved violent crimes, serial criminals, public corruption, public integrity offenses, and officer-involved shootings.
Ranger Responsibilities - Texas Department of Public Safety
Activities of the Texas Ranger Division consist primarily of conducting criminal and special investigations, apprehending wanted felons, suppressing major disturbances, protection of life and property, and rendering assistance to local law enforcement …
Become a Ranger - Texas Department of Public Safety
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.
DPS Names First Female Texas Ranger Major in History
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the promotion of Texas Ranger Captain Wende O. Wakeman to the rank of major, making her the first female Ranger major in the organization’s storied two-hundred-year history.
PSC Selects Freeman F. Martin as New DPS Director
Nov 20, 2024 · AUSTIN—Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces that Senior Deputy Director Freeman F. Martin has been selected to serve as the department's fourteenth Director. Martin is the first Texas Ranger to ascend to the position.
Specialized Units - Texas Department of Public Safety
The Texas Rangers are committed to fighting public corruption, as it relates to public officials, law enforcement officers, and others that hold a position of public trust. Fighting corruption is vital to preserving our democracy, protecting our borders, and securing our communities.
Field Operations - Texas Department of Public Safety
As of January 1, 2020, the Texas Ranger Division has an authorized strength of 166 Rangers for the entire state. The Rangers are supervised by a Chief, Assistant Chief, two Headquarters Majors, two Headquarters Captains, six field Majors and sixteen field Lieutenants.
DPS Announces Three Texas Ranger Promotions
Aug 18, 2020 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today announced the promotion of three Texas Rangers to the rank of captain, including the first two female Ranger captains in DPS history and the first-known Ranger in modern history to hold a doctorate degree.