Texas Capitol Evacuated Saturday Due to Credible Threat

June 16, 2025 – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) evacuated the Texas Capitol on Saturday in response to what officials described as a “credible threat” directed toward the state government. The evacuation took place just hours before a planned “No Kings” protest was set to begin on Capitol grounds.

Law enforcement officials quickly secured the area and began investigating the source of the threat. DPS later confirmed that a man had been arrested in connection with the incident. Authorities have not yet released detailed information about the suspect’s identity or the nature of the threat, but they emphasized that the response was taken out of an abundance of caution to ensure public safety.

The “No Kings” protest, which was expected to draw a significant number of participants, was organized to challenge what protesters describe as overreach by state leadership. The event was ultimately postponed as law enforcement continued their investigation and worked to clear the area.

In a statement, DPS said, “The safety of Texans, state employees, and visitors is our highest priority. We acted swiftly to protect the public and will continue to monitor the situation closely.”

As of now, officials have not indicated whether the suspect had ties to any known groups or whether the threat was directly related to the protest. The Capitol remained closed for several hours before being reopened to the public later in the day.

Authorities said they will release additional details as the investigation progresses and reassured the public that security measures at the Capitol remain heightened.