Gov. Greg Abbott says he ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops across Texas, along with more than 2,000 state police.
Thousands of veterans gathered in Washington on Friday to rally against potential cuts to veterans services and staffing.
The Army has issued its policy on the separation of transgender soldiers through a two-stage process.
The legislation could force a public vote by House defense lawmakers on whether transgender individuals should be allowed to serve in the military.
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