[chaosagent]

It’s also worth noting that taxes has a State Guard, which is separate from the National Guard and is totally under the control of the governor,

It might also be worth noting that there are only a little over 1600 members of the Texas State Guard.

[Leaning Right]

Yes, I looked that up. The Texas State Guard is rather small. But it doesn’t have to be. The governor has the authority to increase that force if he wishes.

I’m not looking to pile on Abbott here. Instead I’m pointing out that he has tools at his disposal that’s he’s not using. It’s fair to wonder why not. Perhaps the reason is a good one.