Abbott provided further clarification in a social media post on Tuesday. "Texas National Guard will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace & order," Abbott wrote.

Mr. Abbott, a Republican and a vocal supporter of President Trump’s immigration agenda, said on social media that he would not tolerate violence as protests are planned in San Antonio on Wednesday.

Thirteen people were arrested Monday during a largely peaceful march in downtown Austin condemning the uptick in immigrant detentions across the country dispersed when law enforcement fired tear gas into a portion of the crowd that refused to leave.

Law enforcement leaders in San Diego County issued a statement on Tuesday as civil unrest continues in Los Angeles and other cities, stemming from immigration-related raids conducted by federal agent...