Man accused in plot to attack Texas Capitol building is released on bond

According to Texas DPS, officers received credible information about a person planning a violent attack on the Texas State Capitol on Thursday.Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleSept. 30, 2026, 6:57 PM EDTBy Hannah Jones, NBC Dallas-Fort WorthThe Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed Wednesday that officers foiled a plan to attack the Texas State Capitol in Austin.

According to Texas DPS, officers received credible information about a person planning a violent attack on the Texas State Capitol on Thursday.

Texas DPS said its Criminal Investigations Division special agents worked alongside the FBI to investigate the validity of the threat and the circumstances surrounding the planned attack.

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Caldera was transported to the Bexar County Jail and charged with felony terroristic threat against a public servant. He was later released on a $75,000 bond.

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According to Texas DPS, leadership notified Texas State Legislators of the threat and arrest on Wednesday, and the Texas Capitol remains open for regular operating hours.

Texas DPS said officers will continue to have an increased presence at the Texas Capitol to protect employees, visitors, and state officials.

Hannah Jones is a multi-platform producer for NBC Dallas-Fort Worth.