The only real badges we see are on the Rangers who come by to visit our group. A 1989 Texas Law prohibits the manufacture , sale or possession of unauthorized Texas Ranger badges, or deceptively similar badges. Aside from becoming a Texas Ranger, only the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame offers a means of acquiring a legal Texas Ranger badge. You cannot offer it for sale under Texas law. And you should preserve documentation on when and how you received it in the event it is stolen and misused.
Impersonation is a real concern of law enforcement agencies across the nation.
Law enforcement badges are credentials that establish the authority of an officer wherever they go. Texas Rangers have pursued suspects worldwide with the cooperation of other agencies. Wherever they go, the badge is an important form of identification. The majority of visitors to this site respect the badge and would never think of impersonating a Texas Ranger. All 50 states have laws against impersonating a police officer, wherever their jurisdiction.