Since this story was posted the suspect has spoken to KTRK. Find that story here.
AUSTIN, Texas (Covering Katy News) – A 45-year-old Katy resident with far-left political views has reportedly been arrested in connection with credible threats made against state lawmakers planning to attend an anti-Trump rally at the Texas Capitol on Saturday.
Austin TV station KXAN reported the arrest and that the man is from Katy, but the Texas Department of Public Safety has still not released the man's name or confirmed where he lives. However, the Texas DPS did evacuate the state Capitol and its grounds after receiving the threat on Saturday.
Texas DPS also reportedly confirmed to The Texan and to the Texas Tribune that the arrested man held far-left political views and was believed to be heading to the Capitol with the intent to harm individuals with opposing beliefs.
The suspect was located traveling on State Highway 71 in Fayette County around 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Troopers stopped the vehicle for speeding, and during the traffic stop, the suspect told officers he had a handgun in the vehicle, DPS said.
The man was arrested on a misdemeanor traffic charge and taken into custody for questioning about the threat. Officers seized the weapon.
No charges related to the alleged threat have been filed, and the investigation continues. The suspect's name has not been released.
While the Texas Department of Public Safety has declared there is no longer an active threat, the investigation remains ongoing.
See the Texas DPS press release below.