In the early days of the Republic, Texas Rangers were usually armed with muzzle-loading single-shot rifles and pistols. When met by a larger force, Rangers dismounted and fought as a unit from a …

On November 28, 1835, Robert McAlpin Williamson was chosen to be the first Major of the Texas Rangers. Within two years the Rangers grew to more than 300 men. In their early days, Rangers …

Jul 11, 2025 · 01 The Texas Rangers were established in 1823 by Stephen F. Austin to protect settlers from Native American attacks. 02 Initially, the Rangers were a volunteer militia, not a formal law …

In 1836, the Republic of Texas voted in favor of annexation by the United States, but the U.S. wasn't interested because of concerns over the Republic's pro-slavery stance and an impending war with …

Jan 7, 2026 · The first Texas Rangers were minutemen hired by settlers as protection against Native American attacks. During the Texas Revolution and Texas’s years as an independent republic, the …

Jan 11, 2023 · The most notable were the Cherokee War in East Texas in July 1839, the Council House Fight at San Antonio against the Comanches in March 1840, and the battle of Plum Creek (near the …

With the end of the Texas Revolution in April 1836, one of the first priorities for the Republic of Texas was to defend its frontier. Potential enemies of the Republic of Texas included Mexican bandits and …

Dec 23, 2020 · One reason why Texas law enforcement has such a fearsome reputation is the Texas Rangers. Formed in 1823 (or 1835, depending on how you look at it), the Rangers are one of the …

The rangers were founded in 1823 when Stephen F. Austin, known as the Father of Texas, employed ten men to act as rangers to protect 600 to 700 newly settled families who arrived in Mexican Texas …

The Texas Rangers were unofficially created by Stephen F. Austin in 1823 and formally constituted in 1835. Although the organization went through periods of inactivity during the 19th century, it was …