Parts of the Texas Capitol grounds were evacuated and closed to visitors on Tuesday evening after reports of an active shooter threat.The building itself was s

Texas Republicans are likely to pass their redistricting plans on Wednesday following weeks of Democrat protests

AUSTIN, Texas - Four protesters were arrested after refusing to leave the Texas Capitol grounds Monday night. According to Texas DPS, on August 18, the Texas State Senate adjourned at 10 p.m. and all visitors were told the Texas Capitol building would be closing at 10:30 p.m.

Texas Democrats prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump to shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects as his political standing falters.

Shortly after, a protest formed inside the Capitol with chants in support of Collier, including four women sitting outside the doors of the chamber Monday night surrounded by dozens of Texas DPS officers. An officer told them, "If you do not leave, you're subject to arrest for trespassing," and then they were handcuffed and taken into custody.

No Kings Day was biggest anti-Trump protests in Austin yet. Latino protesters are fighting to keep immigration front and center.

Texas Republicans are likely to pass their redistricting plans on Wednesday following weeks of Democrat protests

The "Fight the Trump Takeover" rallies will take place this weekend. In Austin, the protest will take place at the Texas State Capitol from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will be attended by Austin Reps. Greg Casar and Lloyd Doggett, Beto O'Rourke and renowned civil rights and labor leader Dolores Huerta ., according to the official event page.