Caldera, 40 year old, is charged with felony terroristic threat against a public servant. He allegedly told a friend that people affiliated with the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) "have to be exterminated," NBC News reported. Texas DPS is increasing security personnel at the capitol to mitigate remaining risks after the arrest.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Texas Releases Capitol Attack Suspect on $75,000 Bond
US Politics20 days ago
A Bexar County man is back at home after a short stay in jail for allegedly planning a violent assault in Austin. Benny Caldera Jr. was released on a $75,000 bond Wednesday, shortly after SWAT officers arrested him at his residence in Converse. The Texas Department of Public Safety and the FBI disrupted the plot to target the state capitol, which authorities say was scheduled for October 1.
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