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Texas Government Code Sec. 411.024 Organization: The Texas Rangers Division                        May not be Abolished

Note: The historical importance and symbolism of the Texas Rangers is such that they are protected by statute from being disbanded.

The division relating to the Texas Rangers may not be abolished.

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.