Texas Capitol evacuated after ‘credible threat’ ahead of Saturday protest
- On June 14, officials evacuated the Texas Capitol and its grounds around 1 p.m. due to a credible threat ahead of the scheduled No Kings protest.
- The threat followed the Saturday morning assassination of two Minnesota lawmakers and targeted legislators expected to attend the protest.
- Austin police will implement dialogue policing during the event to facilitate peaceful assembly, supported by over 5,000 National Guard and 2,000 DPS troopers statewide.
- Organizers expect 10,000 to 15,000 attendees focused on safety and fun, with speakers including U.S. Representatives Lloyd Doggett and Greg Casar.
- The evacuation and security measures aim to prevent violence while organizers and officials call for fully funded dialogue teams to protect civil liberties.
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Texas authorities arrest a person in connection with a threat to the state Capitol
Arrest made after Texas lawmakers warned of “credible threats” tied to Capitol protest
The Texas Department of Public Safety says it has arrested one person in connection to the “credible threats” made to state lawmakers planning to attend an anti-Trump rally in Austin.
DEVELOPING: State Capitol Evacuated
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) evacuated the Texas State Capitol around 1 p.m. on Saturday due to a “credible threat” directed at state lawmakers. #BREAKING: The Texas Capitol building has been evacuated due to “credible threat toward state lawmakers pic.twitter.com/Y8NJMuhIYU — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) June 14, 2025 FOX 7 Austin reports: Texas DPS says it evacuated the Capitol and Capitol Grounds around 1 p.m. and is wor…
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