AUSTIN, TEXAS – JANUARY 31: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott listens to reporters during a news conference on January 31, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Gov. Abbott held a meeting and news conference in preparation for the winter storm that is sweeping across portions of Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The mainstream media will have you believe the phrase ‘antifa’ is fiction.
Some will say the organization does not exist, despite visual evidence that might suggest otherwise.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott believes ‘antifa’ does exist, and he also thinks a demonstration is being planned for the Austin area. In preparation for that possibility, Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas National Guard to deploy personnel and tactical assets to protect Texans and their property.
“Violence and destruction will never be tolerated in Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “Today, I directed the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas National Guard to deploy all necessary law enforcement officials and resources to ensure the safety of Austin residents.”
The additional resources sent to Austin will be working closely with local law enforcement to arrest anyone engaged in violence or the destruction of property.
Governor Abbott says the influx of law enforcement personnel will be supported by aircraft and other tactical assets.
The DPS Homeland Security Division is actively monitoring the planned protest in Austin, as well as any other potential violent demonstrations across the state. DPS will investigate any links to known terrorist organizations and swiftly bring charges against those who engage in unlawful activity.
Stay tuned to 550 KTSA and FM 107.1 for the latest in this developing story.
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