A mid-Saturday as part of a nationwide movement in opposition to President Donald Trump.
Despite members of the , Denton officials say they haven鈥檛 been informed of plans for troops to be deployed to Denton.
The No Kings protests, according to the , are meant to 鈥渞eject authoritarianism鈥� and show 鈥渞eal power鈥� in contrast to the 鈥渟pectacle meant to look like strength鈥� that is Trump鈥檚 military parade set for the same day.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced in a press release Thursday that he is 鈥渟urging鈥� 7,000 state troopers and military members to support local law enforcement across Texas in anticipation of protests this weekend.
Abbott said in the release that anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property 鈥渨ill be arrested and held accountable to the full extent of the law.鈥�
He did not specify where the National Guard would be sent.
The Denton Record-Chronicle asked Denton police spokesperson Amy Cunningham if she was aware of any state troops in or coming to Denton.
The Denton Police Department has not been notified of any such plan, she said.
Dallas officials said Wednesday they had not yet heard about a National Guard presence in Dallas, where a protest is also planned for Saturday, the Dallas Morning News reported.
The San Antonio Police Department confirmed troops are in the city, .
The Denton Police Department provided the following statement about the protest, which is meant to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
鈥淲e are aware of a protest planned to take place in our community this Saturday. The Denton Police Department respects the rights of individuals to peacefully assemble and express their views.
鈥淲e are actively monitoring the situation and will have an appropriate police presence to help ensure the safety of all participants, bystanders, and community members and remain committed to facilitating a safe environment while upholding the law.
Destruction of property will not be tolerated.鈥�
The Record-Chronicle asked Thursday whether the department has plans to station officers at or near the Square for the protest.
Cunningham said it would depend.
Cunningham also said the city does not plan to put up any barricades near the Square to prevent vehicle traffic for the protest.
The Denton Courthouse-on-the-Square lawn is owned by Denton County.
The Record-Chronicle asked the Sheriff鈥檚 Office on Thursday afternoon if it has plans to station deputies there. It had not yet responded by Thursday evening.