Texas State Capitol Closed Through Inauguration Day ‘Out Of Abundance Of Caution’

AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Friday, Jan. 15, the closure of the Texas State Capitol and Capitol Grounds out of an abundance of caution Saturday, January 16 – Wednesday, January 20, Inauguration Day at the U.S. Capitol.
The DPS Director explained the move was necessary due to intel suggesting armed protests were planned leading up to and on Inauguration Day.
“The Texas Department of Public Safety is aware of armed protests planned