After Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops across the state ahead of mass, anti-Trump protests, internal memos obtained by the American-Statesman reveal military leaders are scrambling to find and train enough personnel for the mission.

City leaders say they're equipped to handle planned protests this weekend in Houston, while Gov. Greg Abbott says he will deploy the Texas National Guard "to ensure peace & order." Why it matters: Abbott's decision comes amid a national debate about the militarization of law enforcement and the rights of protestors as thousands are expected to protest during "No Kings Day" on Saturday.

The governor also shared a video on social media as he signed a law for law enforcement officials at the protests "to ensure they can use every tool available to combat criminals without being targeted by rogue prosecutors.