Governor Abbott orders Texas National Guard to assist DPS at border with making arrests "I hereby order that the Texas National Guard assist DPS in enforcing Texas law by arresting lawbreakers at the border." Author: Erin Rodriguez (KENS 5) Published: 3:01 PM CDT July 27, 2021 Updated: 3:26 PM CDT July 27, 2021 SAN ANTONIO — Editor's Note: The above video was published on July 23. Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas National Guard to assist to the Texas Department of Public Safety at the border. Gov. Abbott said the guardsmen will help arrest people for state charges related to the border crisis. In a letter to Major General Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General of the Texas National Guard, Gov. Abbott explained why he took action.