The 50501 Movement created the No Kings protests, holding 50 protests in 50 states, for one movement. Houston 50501 organizer Ringo Bosley says this protest is a fight against constitutional violations, including President Trump's call for widespread deportations, and his position on diversity policies at businesses and institutions.

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.

Mayor John Whitmire said Wednesday that a letter penned by U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt offering to send federal help to Houston as officials prepare for weekend protests was "not representative" of the city.

RICHMOND, Texas — Another undercover sex sting has landed an officer with the Texas Army National Guard in jail. Detectives with Harris County Precinct One’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit arrested Lt. Jonathan Grant Beyleveld, 42, early Thursday. He was taken into custody at his home in Richmond.

The protests in Texas followed days of unrest in Los Angeles, where President Donald Trump sent National Guard troops in response to demonstrations.

Protesters plan to gather on Friday outside of a Houston U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Facility in response to recent arrests that have taken place at local immigration courts. Demonstrators plan to peacefully gather at 7 p.

Homeland Security Secretary Noem blamed California Gov. Newsom for the need to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles protests.