Man Accused of Plotting Attack on Texas State Capitol

A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas Capitol, authorities said. The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement that it received "credible information about an individual planning a violent attack" for Thursday in Austin, the AP reports. Officials did not provide details about the alleged plot, citing an ongoing investigation. The tip came in Tuesday evening, and SWAT officers made the arrest about 3am Wednesday at a residence in Converse, near San Antonio.

Benny Caldera Jr. was charged with making a terroristic threat against a public servant, a felony, the DPS statement said. He was initially released from the Bexar County Jail on $75,000 bond, Fox News reports, but DPS said later Wednesday that Caldera was in federal custody after being arrested by the FBI to face additional federal charges. DPS notified state lawmakers about the threat and arrest early Wednesday. The Capitol remained open during regular operating hours.

• Gov. Greg Abbott said DPS was assisted by the FBI in making the arrest. "Texas will NOT tolerate threats of violence against our Capitol," the governor said in a statement on social media. DPS said it will have an increased presence at the Capitol to protect officials and visitors.