AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the temporary closure of the Texas State Capitol and Capitol Grounds "out of an abundance of caution" starting Saturday, January 16 and extending until Wednesday, January 20.
“The Texas Department of Public Safety is aware of armed protests planned at the Texas State Capitol this week and violent extremists who may seek to exploit constitutionally protected events to conduct criminal acts,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “As a result, DPS has deployed additional personnel and resources to the Capitol and are working closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Austin Police Department to monitor events and enforce the rule of law,” read a statement from the Texas DPS.
"People are encouraged to immediately report any suspicious activity they see on the internet or in public to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Austin Police Department or DPS at www.iWatchtx.org," the DPS concluded.
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Could they possibly protest in mini California? Stolen election? Lame excuse for stimulus? Constant lies from our politicians? Tax payer funds being used to line their pockets??? Geez idk but maybe don't lie to armed citizens and you wont get scurrred of them..............
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PermalinkIt is a shame that mindless idiots are unable to deal with reality and due to their evilness the State Capitol has to be shut down. What is it with the Trumpanzie fools, Trump it appears was the victor in Texas so why protest in Austin? SMH
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