AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas National Guard soldiers can arrest and detain people for entering the U.S. illegally from Mexico under an agreement with the Trump administration that expands the ...

Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned ‘No Kings’ protests By: Jim Vertuno, The Associated Press Posted: 11:06 AM CDT Thursday, Jun. 12, 2025 Last Modified ...

'Right Wing Death Squad': Texas shooter was wearing a patch linked to far-right violent extremists Here is a look at the term and how it became a popular symbol among extremists The Associated Press ...

Texas and the Czech Republic have had a military relationship since 1993 as part of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program pairing states to train with countries around the world.

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.

Texas’ pact with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, signed Friday, gives the Guard full authority to investigate, arrest and detain migrants for purposes of deporting them.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops, along with more than 2,000 state police, ...