The Aporia · Man accused in plot to attack Texas Capitol building is released on bond

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Texas DPS confirmed that they arrested Benny Caldera Jr., a 40-year-old man from Converse, after receiving credible information about his planned violent attack on the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Caldera was charged with felony terroristic threat against a public servant but later released on $75,000 bond. The Texas Capitol remains open and will have increased security presence.

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Benny Caldera Jr., a 40-year-old man from Converse near San Antonio, Texas, was arrested on Wednesday after authorities received credible information that he planned a violent attack on the Texas State Capitol in Austin for Thursday. Special agents from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and FBI worked together to arrest Caldera around 3 a.m. at his residence. He was charged with felony terroristic threat against a public servant but released on a $75,000 bond by early Wednesday morning. DPS notified Texas state lawmakers about both the threat and the arrest, while emphasizing that the Capitol remained open for regular operations despite increased security measures.

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📰 Plot To Attack Texas Capitol

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“Both articles describe the arrest of Benny Caldera Jr. for plotting a violent attack on the Texas State Capitol in Austin, based on credible information received by authorities.”

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Jones, H., & Worth, N. D. F. (2026, September 30). Man accused in plot to attack Texas Capitol building is released on bond. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-accused-plot-attack-texas-capitol-building-released-bond-rcna600820

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🔮 Texas DPS said officers will continue to have an increased presence at the Texas Capitol to protect employees, visitors, and state officials.

2026-09-30 · mixed framing · Man accused in plot to attack Texas Capitol building is released on bond

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🔮 Texas DPS said officers will continue to have an increased presence at the Texas Capitol to protect employees, visitors, and state officials.

2026-09-30 · mixed framing · Man accused in plot to attack Texas Capitol building is released on bond

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The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed Wednesday that officers foiled a plan to attack the Texas State Capitol in Austin. asserted

officers → confirm → Austin

According to Texas DPS, officers received credible information about a person planning a violent attack on the Texas State Capitol on Thursday. uncertain

officers → accord → Thursday

Texas DPS said its Criminal Investigations Division special agents worked alongside the FBI to investigate the validity of the threat and the circumstances surrounding the planned attack. asserted

agents → say → attack

At around 3 a.m. Wednesday, DPS SWAT arrested 40-year-old Benny Caldera Jr. at his residence in Converse, about 15 miles northeast of downtown San Antonio, Texas DPS said. asserted

DPS → arrest → Antonio

Caldera was transported to the Bexar County Jail and charged with felony terroristic threat against a public servant. asserted

Caldera → transport → servant

He was later released on a $75,000 bond. asserted

He → release → bond

Bexar County court records show that Caldera was previously charged with unlicensed carrying of a weapon in Nov. 2023. asserted

Caldera → show → Nov.

According to Texas DPS, leadership notified Texas State Legislators of the threat and arrest on Wednesday, and the Texas Capitol remains open for regular operating hours. uncertain

Capitol → accord → hours

Texas DPS said officers will continue to have an increased presence at the Texas Capitol to protect employees, visitors, and state officials. asserted

officers → say → employees

Man accused in plot to attack Texas Capitol building is released on bond