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The Texas Department of Public Safety says a concerned citizen contacted local authorities to report a man was "on his way to the protest," at the State Capitol in Austin Saturday and was "planning to harm state lawmakers” attending a protest there.
Texas police say there are more than 10,000 people in attendance at the Capitol for Saturday's 'No Kings' protest. Follow for live updates.
Gov. Greg Abbott has previously deployed the Texas National Guard and DPS troopers during Black Lives Matter protests and for border control.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson confirmed the Texas National Guard may be called on to assist the Texas Department of Public Safety during protests in Austin this weekend.
State police on Monday night used pepper spray and tear gas to disperse anti-ICE protesters marching in downtown Austin. A dozen were arrested.
A state trooper from Amarillo was honored by the head of the Texas Department of Public Safety.Dani Bayse was recognized by Colonel Freeman F. Martin for winnin