BREAKING: Texas Capitol evacuated over ‘credible threat’ to lawmakers amid ‘No Kings’ protests

The Texas Department of Public Safety posted online, "Earlier today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Capitol Region identified a credible threat toward state lawmakers planning to attend a protest later today, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Texas State Capitol Complex. Out of an abundance of caution, the Capitol and Capitol Grounds were evacuated around 1 p.m. and both remain temporarily closed. DPS continues working with our law enforcement partners to address the threat. As this investigation is ongoing, no additional information is available."

"DPS has a duty to protect the people and property of Texas and is continuously monitoring events occurring today and their impact on public safety across the state. DPS will collaborate with all local, state and federal law enforcement partners to ensure the safety of our citizens and state property, as well as to protect individuals exercising their constitutional rights to assemble and free speech. As with any incident response, the department adjusts its operations, including personnel and resources, as needed to address potential and emerging threats," DPS added.

The "credible threats" against the lawmakers come two lawmakers were targeted in shootings in Minnesota, where the suspect allegedly posed as a police officer, and flyers with "No Kings" were seen in the vehicle he made into a false police car.

According to the Wall Street Journal, a separate message that was sent to the lawmakers said law enforcement had concerns over copycat incidents such as the one that occurred in Minnesota. There is a "No Kings" protest planned on the Texas Capitol grounds at 5 pm on Saturday.

In Minnesota, a suspect had a list of state lawmakers in his vehicle at the time of the crimes, according to the police. Vance Luther Boelter, 57, was being sought after by police in the Minnesota case.