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If stopped by police, you’re only required to give your name in Texas if lawfully detained. You have the right to remain silent if arrested. Ask for a lawyer and don’t sign anything without legal advice. If you get pepper-sprayed or gassed, leave the area and flush your eyes with water or saline — not milk or oils.
More than 60 anti-Trump protests are planned in major cities across the state this weekend, including Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed over 5,000 Texas National Guard soldiers and 2,000 DPS troopers statewide ahead of planned anti-ICE and "No Kings" protests this weekend.
Gov. Abbott has released details of the National Guard and DPS deployment after Texas lawmakers demanded a briefing for the sake of coordination.
Trump deployed 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to LA against the wishes of Newsom and Bass. Newsom sued the Trump administration, saying they unlawfully "trampled over" California’s sovereignty when they federalized the California National Guard.
As more protests are planned for this weekend in TX, local leaders are weighing in on Gov. Abbott’s decision to deploy National Guard troops. Austin, TX Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa Fuentes joins Christina Ruffini to slam the Governor’s “clear escalation” that only creates “more tension in communities instead of creating a safer community.
Houston's No Kings Day protest could see thousands of attendees. Here's how officials are preparing.
Saturday's No Kings protest is expected to draw thousands of people, said Kristi Pham of organizer 50501 Houston, which is calling for the event to remain peaceful, as they have in the past. Organizers also are collecting nonperishable food donations for several local food banks.
State Rep. Gene Wu will sponsor the protest because any event held on Capitol grounds needs a sponsor who is an elected Texas official.