Texas Man Detained Over Alleged Capitol Attack Plot

A Texas man was arrested for allegedly planning a violent attack on the state capitol in Austin, according to authorities.

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October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Austin, Texas — A 40-year-old man from Texas has been taken into custody after being accused of planning a violent assault on the state capitol in Austin, officials confirmed.

The Texas Department of Public Safety received credible information about an individual intending to carry out an attack on Thursday, prompting swift action by law enforcement. The suspect was apprehended early Wednesday at a home in Converse, near San Antonio, following a tip received the previous evening.

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Benny Caldera Jr. was held without bail and faces potential charges including felony terroristic threat against a public servant. State and federal agencies, including the FBI, collaborated on the arrest, with Governor Greg Abbott condemning any threats to the Capitol. Increased security measures have been implemented as the investigation continues.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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