Rooted in heritage and tradition this jersey honors the cultural influences that define Texas This jersey features a "Tejas" wordmark across the chest honoring the Mexican influence in the state and the Caddo word meaning "friend" from which the name Texas is derived The wordmark style is inspired by the Rangers' uniforms from the '80s connecting the past with the present The red base of the jersey is reimagined with Cochineal red a sacred crimson dye derived from the cochineal insect that is historically and symbolically significant in Mexican culture The block "T" on the cap traces back to the logo used when the team debuted in 1972 On the sleeve a Texas state outline appears in papel picado the traditional Mexican folk art known for its intricate hand-cut designs adding a vibrant and meaningful finishing touch