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The Capitol and Capitol grounds were evacuated around 1 p.m. "out of an abundance of caution," Texas DPS said.
State police on Monday night used pepper spray and tear gas to disperse anti-ICE protesters marching in downtown Austin. A dozen were arrested.
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FOX 7 Austin on MSNAustin anti-ICE protests: 3 arrested for defacing downtown hotel, parking garage, resisting arrestCourt documents reveal new details about the arrests of three men at the anti-ICE protests in downtown on Monday night.
Gov. Greg Abbott has previously deployed the Texas National Guard and DPS troopers during Black Lives Matter protests and for border control.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson confirmed the Texas National Guard may be called on to assist the Texas Department of Public Safety during protests in Austin this weekend.
A state trooper from Amarillo was honored by the head of the Texas Department of Public Safety.Dani Bayse was recognized by Colonel Freeman F. Martin for winnin