SRES 86 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution commemorating the bicentennial of the Texas Ranger Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety, the oldest State law enforcement agency in North America, and honoring the men and women, past and present, of the Texas Rangers.

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SRES 86) commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Texas Ranger Division, established in 1823. It honors all past and present Texas Rangers - over 149 who died in service and the current 234 full-time employees - without creating new laws or affecting any policies. The resolution formally recognizes their historical role as North America's oldest state law enforcement agency and their contributions to public safety. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect on government operations or individuals.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced Mar 1, 2023 Last action Mar 1, 2023
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Mar 1, 2023
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S545; text: CR S571)
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Mar 1, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S545; text: CR S571)
upper
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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