Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) directed law enforcement in his state to boost security at religious spaces following an uptick in nationally publicized violent attacks on churches.

Abbott said the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is working with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to increase safety and security at churches, synagogues and other faith-based organizations in Texas.

“Places of worship are sacred," Abbott said in a statement. “We will marshal all resources necessary to safeguard our places of faith. To accomplish that objective, I directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to bolster security efforts to protect places of worship."

The public safety operation will include Texas Highway Patrol troopers, Criminal Investigations Division special agents a

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