The Texas Department of Public Safety evacuated the Texas Capitol on Saturday after it said a “credible threat” was directed towards state lawmakers.
The lawmakers were planning to attend a protest at the Capitol later in the day.
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.
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