A 40-year-old man was taken into custody early Wednesday morning on suspicion of conspiring to carry out an attack at the Texas state capitol, according to law enforcement officials.
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced that it had received credible intelligence indicating an individual was planning a violent incident targeting the capitol complex in Austin on Thursday.
Suspect Benny Caldera Jr remains held on bond as the investigation continues.
Another plot prevented. But why does this keep happening at state houses lately? Something is off.
Thursday? That timing feels intentional. Did they plan around a specific session or event?
Glad they acted on credible intel before anything happened. Security at the capitol is priority one.