The Texas State Police, 1870–1873
by
Barry A. Crouch, Donaly E. Brice
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
In the tumultuous years following the Civil War, violence and lawlessness plagued the state of Texas, often overwhelming the ability of local law enforcement to maintain order. In response, Reconstruction-era governor Edmund J. Davis created a statewide police force that could be mobilized whenever...