Texas Ranger

noun

: a member of a formerly mounted police force in Texas

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The case’s lead investigator, Texas Ranger Job Espinoza, testified again Thursday after spending much of Wednesday on the witness stand. Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026 While on the stand, Texas Ranger Job Espinoza, the lead investigator who was with Horner when Athena's body was located and interrogated him after his arrest, testified that Horner had told him Athena’s underwear was still on her body, according to FOX 4. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Molina is chairman of Texas Ranger Bicentennial 2023 and board member of Texas Ranger Association Foundation. Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 3 Apr. 2026 The late Walker, Texas Ranger star is survived by five children and wife Gena O'Kelley. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Texas Ranger

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Apr. 2026.

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