Tex. Government Code § 411.0221
This is the official text of Tex. Government Code § 411.0221, part of Texas’s Government Code — covers the structure and operation of Texas state and local government.
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§ 411.0221. QUALIFICATIONS.
Official statutory text
(a) To be commissioned as an officer of the Texas Rangers, a person must:
(1) have at least eight years of experience as a full-time, paid peace officer, including at least four years of experience in the department; and
(2) be a commissioned member of the department.
(b) The Texas Rangers is an equal employment opportunity employer; all personnel decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, or religion.
(1) have at least eight years of experience as a full-time, paid peace officer, including at least four years of experience in the department; and
(2) be a commissioned member of the department.
(b) The Texas Rangers is an equal employment opportunity employer; all personnel decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, or religion.
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