BREAKING: Texas Under Siege From US Gov As Military Swarms [VIDEO] Operation Jade Helm has been in the headlines for weeks now, especially as Texans continue to protest a military takeover of the southwest, and express their concerns about the potential for martial law. As the media continues to criticize Texas for their conspiracy theories, military tanks and helicopters continue to roll into the state, which the Obama administration has labeled hostile. Ive ordered the Texas State Guard to monitor Jade Helm 15 to safeguard Texans constitutional rights, private property, and civil liberties, Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted. Despite criticism, Abbott has made it clear that he does not intend to back down. I have no idea what hes thinking, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest has argued. In no way will the constitutional rights or civil liberties of any American citizen be infringed upon while this exercise is being conducted. Watch the video below and tell us what you think. 