LCRA Rangers enforce the law on LCRA lands and are responsible for safety on the Highland Lakes and the Colorado River between Austin and Matagorda Bay. LCRA Rangers also work closely with local agencies on a variety of public safety issues.
Founded in 1980 by retired Texas Ranger Captain John Wood, the LCRA Rangers began as gate guards at LCRA's Fayette and Sim Gideon power plants. The Rangers gradually shifted toward more traditional law enforcement. Today, Rangers patrol LCRA lands and waters, provide security for visitors and employees, and assist other agencies during emergencies.
LCRA Rangers provide swift — and still — water rescue, dive rescue and recovery, general search and rescue, incident command and training. The Rangers also can act as first responders during medical emergencies and coordinate medical rescue and response.
More: Read about the 25-year history of the LCRA Rangers.
For more information about the Rangers, contact Chief Ranger Don Brent at (512) 473-3246 or publicsafety@lcra.org.
