The Texas State Capitol and its grounds have been evacuated on Saturday at roughly 1 p.m. native time after the Texas Division of Public Security (DPS) recognized a “credible menace” focusing on state lawmakers planning to attend the “No Kings” protest towards President Donald Trump later that day.
The protest was scheduled to start at 5 p.m. on the Texas Capitol as a part of nationwide demonstrations.
#BREAKING: The Texas State Capitol has been EVACUATED after stories of a “credible menace” focusing on lawmakers amid the continued “No Kings” protest.
One thing critical simply triggered the lockdown and so they’re not saying a lot. pic.twitter.com/9AvFBP1TqA
— HustleBitch (@HustleBitch_) June 14, 2025
DPS stated in a press release:
“Earlier right this moment, the Texas Division of Public Security (DPS) Capitol Area recognized a reputable menace towards state lawmakers planning to attend a protest later right this moment, Saturday, June 14, 2025, on the Texas State Capitol Complicated. Out of an abundance of warning, the Capitol and Capitol Grounds have been evacuated round 1 p.m. and each stay quickly closed. DPS continues working with our legislation enforcement companions to handle the menace. As this investigation is ongoing, no extra data is offered.”
“DPS has an obligation to guard the folks and property of Texas and is constantly monitoring occasions occurring right this moment and their influence on public security throughout the state. DPS will collaborate with all native, state and federal legislation enforcement companions to make sure the security of our residents and state property, in addition to to guard people exercising their constitutional rights to assemble and free speech. As with every incident response, the division adjusts its operations, together with personnel and assets, as wanted to handle potential and rising threats.”
Legislation enforcement has not publicly commented in regards to the precise nature of the menace, or who made it.
The menace comes hours after a lethal assault in Minnesota, the place a gunman, recognized by authorities as 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter, a former Gov. Tim Walz appointee, killed Minnesota State Consultant Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, of their Brooklyn Park house.
The identical suspect additionally shot and injured State Senator John Hoffman and his spouse, Yvette, in Champlin, roughly eight miles away. Each assaults occurred early Saturday morning, round 2 a.m. CDT, and have been described by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as “politically motivated.”
Boelter fled Hoffman’s house throughout a shootout with legislation enforcement and had not been apprehended as of Saturday at 4 p.m. EST.
A search of the suspect’s car revealed a manifesto itemizing over 50 potential targets, together with lawmakers, abortion suppliers, and pro-abortion rights advocates, in addition to flyers with “No Kings” printed on them.
The “No Kings” protest in Austin was set to characteristic speeches from Democratic U.S. Representatives Greg Casar and Lloyd Doggett, in addition to state Representatives John Bucy III and Sarah Eckhardt, amongst others. The Texas Home Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu is sponsoring the occasion.
In Minnesota, “No Kings” protests have been imagined to be canceled following the shootings, although hundreds gathered exterior the St. Paul Capitol regardless of the cancellation.
Regardless of warnings from the legislation enforcement to not attend right this moment’s No Kings rally after this mornings taking pictures of Minnesota lawmakers with the killer on the lose, the No Kings Rally is occurring on the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. pic.twitter.com/fXD695g1zJ
— daviss (@daviss) June 14, 2025
Antifa-supporting Lawyer Basic Keith Ellison additionally spoke, as a result of clearly he had nothing else to do amid the continued manhunt.
Minnesota Lawyer Basic Keith Ellison is presently attending a “No Kings” rally.
Don’t you suppose he has extra essential issues to take care of? pic.twitter.com/NBeM3SBrtI
— Tanner Bruss (@tan_bruss) June 14, 2025
