(a) The governor may use the Texas Rangers to enforce this chapter.
(b) If a sufficient number of Texas Rangers are not available, the governor may employ other persons to serve as special rangers.
(c) A special ranger has the same authority as a Texas Ranger and shall be paid the same salary as a Texas Ranger. The salary of a special ranger shall be paid out of appropriations made to the executive office for the payment of rewards and the enforcement of the law.