AUSTIN, Texas – A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after Texas Department of Public Safety investigators received information about a planned violent attack at the Texas Capitol, according to DPS.
DPS said it received the information Tuesday evening about an individual planning an attack for Thursday, Oct. 1.
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DPS Criminal Investigations Division special agents worked overnight with the FBI and local law enforcement partners. Around 3 a.m. Wednesday, DPS SWAT arrested the main suspect, identified as 40-year-old Benny Caldera Jr., at his home in Converse.
Caldera was taken to the Bexar County Jail and charged with felony terroristic threat against a public servant, DPS said.
The investigation remains ongoing.
DPS leadership notified Texas lawmakers about the threat and arrest Wednesday. The Texas Capitol remains open during regular operating hours, and DPS said it will maintain an increased security posture at the Capitol to protect employees, visitors and state officials.
No injuries have been reported.
DPS said it has no additional information to release because the investigation is active.
The agency is reminding the public to report suspicious activity through the iWatchTexas mobile app, at iWatchTexas.org or by calling 1-844-643-2251. DPS said reports are confidential.
Anyone who sees an emergency should call 911.
KPRC 2 will provide further details as we gather more information.
