Event Brief
Man accused of planning Texas Capitol attack arrested
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: Texas DPS said Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested at his home in Converse, Bexar County, after the agency received credible information that he planned an attack on the Texas State Capitol in Austin. DPS said it worked with the FBI and local partners to arrest him and that court documents allege he discussed shooting the Capitol.
WHO: Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
WHAT: DPS says Benny Caldera Jr. was arrested over an alleged plan to attack the Texas State Capitol.
WHEN: Oct 1, 2026
WHERE: Austin, Texas
WHY: DPS said it received credible information that Caldera was planning an attack on the Texas State Capitol.
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