Organization
The Texas Rangers' internal organization still maintains the basic outlines that were set in 1935. The agency is divided into seven companies: six District Companies lettered from "A" to "F", and Headquarters Company "H". The number of personnel is set by the Texas Legislature; as of 2010, the Texas Rangers number 144 commissioned officers, one forensic artist, one fiscal analyst and 24 civilian support personnel. The Legislature has also made a provision for the appointment of 300 Special Rangers for use in emergency situations. The statewide headquarters of the Texas Rangers is located in Austin at the Texas DPS headquarters. Since September 1, 2012, the Chief of the Texas Rangers has been Assistant Director Kirby Dendy.
The District Companies' headquarters are distributed in six geographical locations:
- Houston is the headquarters for Company A, commanded by Major Freeman Martin.
- Garland is the headquarters for Company B, commanded by Major Dewayne Dockery.
- Lubbock is the headquarters for Company C, commanded by Major Tony Bennie.
- Weslaco is the headquarters for Company D, commanded by Major Shawn Palmer.
- El Paso is the headquarters for Company E, commanded by Major Brooks Long.
- San Antonio and Waco are the co-headquarters for Company F, commanded by Major Al Alexis.
Division Headquarters:
- Austin is the home of Headquarters, commanded by Kirby Dendy, Chief.
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