Why We Show Up Loud: This isn’t just another photo-op for Gov. Abbott — it’s a re-election campaign event while he continues to wage war on migrant and Hispanic communities, prop up ICE cooperation with Texas DPS, and deliver a gerrymandered map that silences Brown & Black voices across the state.
Fact: Did you know Abbott once said Texas is using “every tool and strategy … the only thing we’re not doing is we’re not shooting people who come across the border” — a chilling statement echoing authoritarian impulses.
Fact: He backed the 2025 Texas redrawing of U.S. House districts — with the express goal of adding five seats to the Republican side, a map designed to dilute Hispanic representation.
Fact: Under his watch Texas removed over one million voters from the rolls, including thousands flagged as “potential noncitizens,” raising serious alarms about voter suppression of communities of color.
Fact: His emphasis on aggressive immigration enforcement, ICE coordination, and Texas border militarization are part of a pattern that means deeper surveillance, detentions, and fear for Hispanic households.
What We’re Doing: We’re invading the space. We’re showing up at Abbott’s event with our voices, our signs, our energy. Let’s turn this campaign event into a protest platform.
• Bring banners, costumes, bold slogans reflecting our truths.
• Wear your resistance heart on your sleeve: No tyranny. No ICE infiltration. No gerrymandered votes. No silenced communities.
• Let’s disrupt his photo-op with the sound of our people and the power of our presence.
Resist With Us: This is your moment. If you’re done watching democracy get gutted — show up. Let’s make sure Abbott’s spin doesn’t fool anyone. While he talks about his campaign to get re-elected he’s cutting our rights, our voices, our future.Got Questions. Contact us if you want to help lead or bring a team. Otherwise, just show up! DM us on our socials or email indivisiblesmithcounty@gmail.com.We are not silent. We are not scared. We are unstoppable.
#NoKings #NoKingsTyler #ResistanceNow
Nonviolence Commitment
Indivisible Smith County is committed to peaceful, non-violent action as a core principle. All participants are asked to uphold this nonviolent standard, follow de-escalation norms, and show respect for one another and the community.