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.
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FOX 7 Austin reports:
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Texas DPS says it evacuated the Capitol and Capitol Grounds around 1 p.m. and is working with law enforcement to address the threat.
The agency says the investigation is ongoing.
Both the Capitol and the grounds are temporarily closed.
The State Capitol grounds are expected to be the site of tonight’s “No Kings” protest in Austin.
State lawmakers planned to attend the
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