Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants Texas candidates Wednesday to sign a pledge against defunding police departments as a national civil rights movement has prompted cities to rethink the role of law enforcement.
He's calling the pledge 'Back the Blue.
“Some cities in Texas want to defund and dismantle police departments in our state. This reckless action invites crime into our communities and threatens the safety of all Texans, including our law enforcement officers and their families,” Abbott said. “We cannot let this happen in Texas.”
You can see the video the Governor released below, and you can see the pledge HERE.