Abbott: Texans can carry guns at protests 'responsibly'

Gov. Greg Abbott: It’s OK for Texans to bring guns to protests

The remarks by Abbott, who is running for reelection, come amid a national debate over public safety and constitutional liberties at protests.

Abbott: Texans can carry guns at protests 'responsibly'

Gov. Greg Abbott reasserted that Texans have a constitutional right to carry guns at protests Thursday, seemingly pushing against fellow Republicans who have said protesters should not have weapons at events.