The mark consists of The mark consists of an ornately shaped shield design, presented with shading, highlighting, and textures that create a metallic, three-dimensional appearance.At the top of the shield is a curved banner element bearing the words "WHITE SETTLEMENT" in uppercase, serif letters. This banner is flanked on both sides by decorative scrollwork elements integrated into the shield's border. Below this, a second, slightly smaller rectangle banner element bears the word "POLICE" in uppercase, serif letters. Above that rectangle banner is an illustration of a wagon wheel with two cacti to the left and a desert flower and tumbleweed to the right.The central field of the shield features a textured background. Occupying the upper portion of this field is a raised outline of the State of Texas, which includes a small five-pointed star within its boundaries in the top left corner. Below the Texas outline is a depicted scene featuring, from left to right: two teepees, a cabin with smoke rising from its chimney, a figure on horseback facing away, and a covered wagon being pulled by two oxen, facing away .Positioned below this scene and above the main lower banner are the characters "EST. 1838" in smaller, uppercase letters.A large, prominent, curved banner element extends across the lower portion of the shield, bearing the word "OFFICER" in large, bold, uppercase, serif letters. At the bottom point of the shield design, below the "OFFICER" banner, is a small, shield-like shape containing the letters "TX" in bold, uppercase, serif letters.