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

The 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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