Texas Ranger Code of Conduct

1. To advance the objective of the department in preserving order and protecting the lives, rights, privileges, and property of the people in the State of Texas to the best of my ability and in an entirely impartial manner.

2. To practice at all times the motto of this organization: "Courtesy, Service, Protection."

3. To keep myself clean and presentable, and in good physical, mental, and moral health.

4. To know and obey orders and instructions at all times.

5. To keep all state equipment entrusted to me fully accounted for and in proper condition.

6. To qualify as a voter, and to vote my convictions as a citizen on all public questions and political races, but to take no other part in any public politics or campaigns.

7. To conduct my business in a straightforward manner, relying upon poise, competence, and discretion rather than threats and argument to carry out my duties.

8. To take up matters affecting me and my position with my immediate superior and through proper channels.

9. To submit through proper channels constructive suggestions for the betterment of the department and its service.

10.  To conduct myself at all times, both on and off duty, in such a gentlemanly manner that I may merit the voluntary commendation of all law-abiding citizens and visitors with whom I come in contact, both those with whom I meet in carrying out my duties and those I shall live among as a citizen in order that credit may be reflected upon the Texas Department of Public Safety.