My understanding is in the same period of the Alamo, Texas's provisional Gov't authorized the initial recruitment of 25 Rangers which later expanded into 3 companies. These men were half citizen, half cavalry units who had previously fought Mexican bandits, Comanche & others at least 15 years prior to formation of the T/Rangers. I also understand Hispanic volunteers & friendly tribesmen also served? I assume they were designated a Militia group & not therfore under the direct control of the US Army? However, for some reason it seems they were, at that time, the only armed group that could be mustered into the USA military for wartime service? Indeed, in that capacity they fought in the Mexican war(s) as scouts and were equally effective serving as irregular light infantry,
1) To what extent today do they actully serve are responsible for? Is it an independant Texas force, comparable to the FBI? & what is their authority? i.e. are they limited to the protection of Texas only?
2007-06-26
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