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« on: September 05, 2011, 10:35:39 am »

Oct. 17, 1835.  In the early stages of the Texas Revolution, the Permanent Council, (an ad hoc governing body that operated for only three weeks during the early stages of the Revolution), adopts a resolution formally organizing the Texas Rangers.  The resolution calls for three companies of Rangers to protect the frontier, but in reality merely formalizes a paramilitary force first organized by Steven Austin in the early 1820s.  Since their inception the Rangers have oscillated between serving as a military force and as a law enforcement agency.  Today the Rangers continue as the oldest statewide police force in North America.
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« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2011, 01:09:51 pm »
Ever read Elmer Kelton's Texas Ranger series? Kelton balanced the history pretty well with the fiction.
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« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2011, 02:47:29 pm »
If you want the real deal, look for "Texas Ranger Tales" by Mike Cox.
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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2011, 05:58:40 pm »
Living in Texas I have met several Rangers.  A more professional polished group of law enforcement individuals you will never meet.  I have a friend who is a retired Ranger in his mid 70s.  Truly a pleasant fine gentleman.  I have written a couple of articles about historic Rangeers in the mid 1800s.  They certainly made a huge difference with the Indian problem of the era as well as law enforcement.  They were not always perfect in historic times however they are truly a proud heritage for Texas.  Many were common men who saw a need for protection of their state and community and were very dedicated to it.  When they finsihed they once again returned to farming and ranching.

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« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2011, 09:41:49 pm »
Another good book is "Winchester Warriors" by Bob Alexander.  It is the story of Co D Frontier Bn after reconstruction to it's disbanding after 1900.  A good read.
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2012, 10:05:25 pm »
Taming the Nueces strip is another good 1800's Ranger read
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« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2012, 10:13:36 pm »
I enjoyed James B. Gillett's book, "Five Years with the Texas Rangers".  An interesting recount of some of their history.
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« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2012, 04:11:17 pm »
Another great book on the Texas Rangers is:

Lone Star Justice by Robert Utley
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