Texas Ranger

noun

: a member of a formerly mounted police force in Texas

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Texas Ranger Job Espinoza testified that cameras captured Horner stuffing Athena's clothes into a backpack, which was later found at his home, and cleaning the FedEx van after the attack. USA Today, 6 May 2026 The film, which was directed by Henry Hathaway, also starred Kim Darby as the tenacious Ross and Delight native Glen Campbell as LaBoeuf, a Texas Ranger who is also after Chaney. Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 22 June 2026 Sheridan began his career as primarily a TV actor, with roles on shows like Walker, Texas Ranger, NYPD Blue, CSI and Veronica Mars. Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Timing was key, Texas Ranger testifies The speed at which James Saulter was placed on administrative leave was key to Garcia’s decision to pursue a retaliation investigation into Sheriff Adam King, Garcia said. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for Texas Ranger

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Texas Ranger was in 1846

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“Texas Ranger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Texas%20Ranger. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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