Suspect arrested after alleged plot to attack Texas Capitol: officials

Benny Caldera Jr. was arrested after allegedly planning a violent attack on the Texas State Capitol. He faces felony terroristic threat charges and additional federal charges. The Texas Department of Public Safety, along with the FBI and local law enforcement, investigated the credible threat and took Caldera into custody.

• Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested for allegedly planning a violent attack on the Texas State Capitol.
• He was charged with making a terroristic threat and is facing additional federal charges.
• The Texas Department of Public Safety, FBI, and local law enforcement collaborated to investigate and apprehend the suspect.
• The Capitol remained open with an increased law enforcement presence.
• The incident is under investigation.