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, which DPS said is under investigation. Just after 7 p.m., DPS closed the entire Capitol grounds.

Protesters continued to rally outside the gates of the Capitol.

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Collier spent the night on the House floor after refusing to sign a document requiring a police escort to leave the

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