As political protests increase across the country, here's what you should know about protesting rights in Texas.

No Kings protests were held Saturday in nearly 2,000 places across the U.S. The protests were planned on the same day as the military parade in D.C.

The Texas Department of Public Safety warned state legislators of a "credible threat" against them during Saturday's "No Kings" protest at the state Capitol building.The Capitol and grounds were evacuated at 1 p.

MORE: KXAN reporter Jala Washington said a No Kings Protest in Bastrop had at least 500 people demonstrating against the Trump Administration. A group of Trump supporters was also present and counter-protesting.

Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed the Texas National Guard in response to protests, but Corpus Christi police are not aware of any local deployments.

Here's how to stay safe and what to know about your rights if you get arrested, detained or encounter tear gas during Houston's No Kings Day protest.