Question

Texas Rangers formed for what main purpose?

Answer 1

Answer:

Rangers were founded in 1823 when the "Father of Texas" aka. Stephen F. Austin employed 10 men to act as rangers to protect 600 to 700 newly settled families.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The rangers were founded in 1823 when Stephen F. Austin, known as the Father of Texas, employed ten men to act as rangers to protect 600 to 700 newly settled families who arrived in Mexican Texas following the Mexican War of Independence.