Texas National Guard on standby for 'Day of Defiance' protests in Austin, San Antonio

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Following heated protests against immigration enforcement actions in Austin and Dallas, and with more protests planned this weekend, Gov. Abbott is calling on the Texas Army National Guard "to help law enforcement maintain order" and "ensure peace."

"We want to make sure that what has happened in California does not happen in Texas," Abbott said Wednesday. "Texas is a law and order state and we will use every tool that we can to ensure order."

The Texas Army...