Texas capitol evacuated after officials warn lawmakers of ‘credible threats’

Alert to politicians and staffers in Austin issued hours after one Minnesota Democrat was killed and another injured

The Texas department of public safety warned state lawmakers and legislative staffers of credible threats" to their safety, hours after two Minnesota politicians were targeted early Saturday.

An alert was issued just before 1pm local time, alerting legislators planning to attend a No Kings" anti-Trump rally at the capitol in Austin. The area was evacuated soon after, according to the Texas Tribune, which first obtained a copy of the warning.