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Politics Policy

Texas Man Arrested Over Capitol Threat, Released on Bond

Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested Wednesday after authorities received information about a credible threat against the Texas State Capitol, Governor Greg Abbott confirmed.

The Political Desk

Gokhshtein Media

October 1, 2026

3 min read

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Texas Man Arrested Over Capitol Threat, Released on Bond

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Key Points

Texas Department of Public Safety officers arrested Benny Caldera Jr.
Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, confirmed the arrest Wednesday evening.
Caldera was released on bond. Authorities did not immediately disclose the charges filed or the terms of his release.

Texas Department of Public Safety officers arrested Benny Caldera Jr. a 40-year-old from the San Antonio area, Wednesday after receiving information about a credible threat against the Texas State Capitol involving an alleged attack scheduled for Thursday.

Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, confirmed the arrest Wednesday evening. The governor's office did not release details about the specific threat or the intelligence that prompted the arrest.

Caldera was released on bond. Authorities did not immediately disclose the charges filed or the terms of his release.

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