AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Capitol was evacuated on Tuesday evening following a reported threat made as protesters gathered in support of Rep. Nicole Collier, who is staying on the House floor in protest .

Earlier Tuesday, protesters had gathered outside the chamber in support of Collier, and a full protest was planned to take place from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. outside of the House of Representatives on the third floor.

That protest was moved outside the building after a person allegedly made a threat on social media, which DPS said is under investigation. DPS said the person had called on others to go to the Capitol and shoot and kill "those who will not allow lawmakers to leave."

"For the safety of those at the Texas State Capitol, and out of an abundance of caution, the Texas Department

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