"Special Rangers"

[mgood]

A "special ranger" is, to my understanding, a retired Texas Ranger - sort of like an unpaid reservist, but feel free to correct me.

That is possible but not the only ones who can be. Often they were civilians with political pull who wanted to be able to carry a handgun before the CHL laws were enacted.

My 2nd FIL had a special Deputy badge and commission Issued by the Harris County Sheriff for just that purpose. There are not many of either out there.

Two guys I used to work for donated a bunch of money to the Texas Ranger museum. They are both "honorary" Texas Rangers (with Ranger badges) despite zero law enforcement background. A cynic might suspect that the reason behind their donation was to "buy" a permit to carry just about anywhere.

[WildBill]

I thought it was also to do with some of the honorary Texas Ranger titles given out to celebrities.

Chuck Norris and his younger brother Aaron Norris were made "Honorary Texas Rangers", not Special Rangers.


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[ScottDLS]

I thought it was also to do with some of the honorary Texas Ranger titles given out to celebrities.

Chuck Norris and his younger brother Aaron Norris were made "Honorary Texas Rangers", not Special Rangers.


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And Chuck was a TCLEOSE certified Peace Officer and reserve Terrell, TX police officer. The Honorary Texas Ranger seems like a nice gesture for someone who from all accounts seems like a stand up guy. I'll bet you he also has a Texas CHL.

Also, actor Steven Seagal was/is a Jefferson Parish (LA) Deputy Sheriff. According the A&E TV web site, he's been one for 20 years.

Sounds like the Special Ranger is more akin to the "Special Police" commissions that some jurisdictions give to private security and/or law officers from other states. There's probably a place for it, hence the bill in this session.

[WildBill]

And Chuck was a TCLEOSE certified Peace Officer and reserve Terrell, TX police officer. The Honorary Texas Ranger seems like a nice gesture for someone who from all accounts seems like a stand up guy. I'll bet you he also has a Texas CHL.

If you believe all of the Chuck Norris lore, he doesn't need a CHL. Just staring at a BG would make him give up.

What does the bogeyman do before he goes to sleep? He checks under the bed for Chuck Norris.

[thinbluelinetx]

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[dac1842]

The railroad police are no longer special Texas rangers. They lost that in 1985 when they were recognized under article 2.12 as peace officers.