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Credible Threat Forces Evacuation of Texas Capitol, DPS on Heightened Alert

Abbott has ordered heightened security after authorities arrested a suspect near La Grange

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Overview

  • The Texas Department of Public Safety closed the Capitol complex Saturday after identifying a credible threat against lawmakers attending the No Kings protest
  • A man was taken into custody during a traffic stop near La Grange later that day, and DPS officials say there is no ongoing threat
  • The threat in Texas came hours after a masked gunman in Minnesota allegedly killed state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and wounded Sen. John Hoffman and his spouse
  • The Texas House Democratic Caucus sent Gov. Abbott a letter calling for enhanced safety measures for state lawmakers
  • Despite the evacuation, the No Kings demonstration resumed under increased security with no reported incidents