All-Clear Given After Bomb Threat Call at Texas State Capitol

The all-clear was given after a bomb threat was called at the Texas State Capitol on Sunday.

The Texas Department of Public Safety was notified by the Austin Police Department around 4 p.m. on Sunday that a 911 call from an unknown person claimed there was a pipe bomb at the capital.

Out of caution, DPS evacuated the capital and the grounds.

Troopers and explosive K-9s searched the premises and no explosive devices were found.

The all-clear was given at 7:23 Sunday evening.

UPDATE: The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was notified by the Austin Police Department shortly after 4:00 p.m. that 911 received a call from someone who claimed there was a pipe bomb at the Texas State Capitol. No explosives device(s) were found.

— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) April 17, 2023

The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available.