The term “Texas Rangers” can refer to two distinct organizations in the United States:
1. Texas Rangers Baseball Club
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team based in Arlington, Texas, and compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL) West division. Established in 1961 as the Washington Senators, the franchise relocated to Texas in 1972 and adopted the name “Rangers.”
They play their home games at Globe Life Field in Arlington. In 2023, the Rangers clinched their first World Series title, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games.
2. Texas Ranger Division
The Texas Ranger Division, commonly known as the Texas Rangers, is an elite law enforcement agency with statewide jurisdiction in Texas. Established in 1835, they are part of the Texas Department of Public Safety and are headquartered in Austin. The Rangers investigate major crimes, public corruption, and unsolved cases, often working in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies.
Their storied history spans nearly two centuries, during which they have played a significant role in shaping Texas’s law enforcement landscape.