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 deployed Texas National Guard troops to San Antonio after hundreds gathered to protest the Trump administration's handling of deportations.

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, to help local law enforcement manage protests against President Donald Trump and the ongoing federal immigration raids.