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Texas Capitol attack plan thwarted as DPS and FBI investigate
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth • • nation
Key Points:
- The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) thwarted a planned attack on the Texas State Capitol in Austin after receiving credible intelligence about the threat.
- Benny Caldera, Jr., 40, was arrested at his home in Converse early Wednesday morning and charged with felony terroristic threat against a public servant.
- Arrest documents reveal Caldera made verbal threats to "shoot up" the Capitol and expressed anger towards AIPAC, stating "these people have to be exterminated."
- Caldera was previously charged with unlicensed carrying of a weapon in November 2023 and was released on a $75,000 bond following his recent arrest.
- Texas DPS informed state legislators of the threat and arrest, maintaining that the Capitol remains open with increased security presence to protect all inside.
