Texas is taking no chances. Governor Greg Abbott has deployed over 7,000 troops and state troopers across the state, preparing for a wave of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. The message is clear—lawlessness will not be tolerated.
Texas will not tolerate the lawlessness we've seen in LA.
I deployed 5,000+ Texas National Guard soldiers & 2,000+ DPS troopers across Texas to maintain order at these protests.
Anyone who damages property or harms a person will be arrested.
Don't mess with Texas.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) June 12, 2025
Abbott confirmed the deployment in a press release, stating that 2,000 Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and 5,000 National Guard soldiers have been positioned to assist local law enforcement. The move comes in response to growing unrest in cities like San Antonio, Austin, and El Paso, where demonstrators have taken to the streets.
The governor is not backing down. “Peaceful protests are part of the fabric of our nation, but Texas will not tolerate the lawlessness we have seen in Los Angeles,” Abbott declared. “Anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property will be arrested and held accountable to the full extent of the law.”
The protests, organized under the “No Kings” movement, have drawn national attention. Demonstrators are rallying against what they call authoritarian policies and militarization, with events planned in major cities across the country. Texas officials, however, are determined to prevent the kind of chaos seen in California, where violent clashes erupted between protesters and law enforcement.
The situation is escalating. Texas Rangers and Special Agents have been called to protect sites, reinforcing security measures. National Guard soldiers have been strategically positioned to bolster law enforcement response, ensuring that any criminal activity is swiftly addressed.
The governor’s stance is firm. Texas will not allow protests to spiral into destruction, and law enforcement is prepared to act. The coming days will determine whether the deployment succeeds in maintaining order or fuels further tensions.
Sources:
https://www.newsmax.com/us/greg-abbott-national-guard-san-antonio/2025/06/12/id/1214691/
https://www.fox7austin.com/news/texas-governor-abbott-troops-protests-no-kings-ice