Fallen Officers
Since the establishment of the Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Rangers Division, 108 Rangers have died in the line of duty. The following list also contains officers from the Texas Rangers, which was merged into the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The causes of death are as follows:
| Causes of death | Number of deaths |
|---|---|
| Accidental |
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| Assault |
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| Automobile accident |
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| Duty related illness |
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| Drowned |
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| Gunfire |
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| Gunfire (Accidental) |
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| Stabbed |
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| Struck by train |
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| Struck by vehicle |
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