Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the deployment of 5,000 National Guard soldiers and 2,000 state troopers across the state in preparation for upcoming protests. In a statement released Tuesday, Abbott said the move is intended to maintain public order and ensure that demonstrations remain peaceful. “Texas will NOT tolerate the kind of anarchy we’ve seen in Los Angeles,” the governor declared.
Abbott emphasized that while peaceful protest is protected, “anyone who damages property or harms a person will be arrested.” The large-scale deployment marks one of the most significant statewide mobilizations in recent years and underscores growing concern among state leaders about potential unrest related to federal immigration enforcement and political tensions.
