Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) and Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) announced the deployment of their states’ National Guard in anticipation of “No Kings” protests. Abbott was the first to announce the deployment of the Texas National Guard to Austin through a foreboding statement on X,

Thousands, including an estimated 10,000 in Dallas alone, took part in "No Kings" demonstrations in North Texas earlier this summer, which were organized to coincide with a military parade in Washington for the 250th anniversary of the Army, and President Donald Trump's birthday. Thousands more took part in events in cities across the country.

Thousands of people are expected to gather across America for “No Kings” demonstrations against the direction of the country under Donald Trump.

This footage captured by Karoline Souza shows demonstrators, including one in an inflatable unicorn costume, marching and holding signs on Market Street.