The governor's spokesman says soldiers are "on standby." Protests against immigrant arrests are planned for Wednesday and Saturday in downtown San Antonio.

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has activated the state’s National Guard soldiers ahead of a “No Kings” protest in San Antonio on Wednesday evening following days of protests and riots against federal immigration efforts in Los Angeles.

Mayor Ron Nirenberg said San Antonio did not request, nor receive notice of, the Texas National Guard being here ahead of protests planned on Saturday against the Trump administration. Why it matters: Gov.

"Texas National Guard will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace & order," Abbott posted on X.

The mayor and the police chief said the governor did not notify them of the military deployment. They also have no details about the soldiers’ mission. They said the city is prepared to oversee peaceful demonstrations at the Alamo tonight and at Travis Park on Saturday.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is deploying Texas National Guard troops to San Antonio and other parts of the state ahead of planned immigration rallies.

Political observers said the deep-pocketed Texas Republicans aren't likely to give up on SA after Saturday's defeat.

Gov. Greg Abbott laid out a sweeping agenda this session and it passed with little resistance, showing how his political hardball tactics paid off.