The Texas State Capitol grounds are currently locked down while crews sweep the building.
The Austin Police Department says that no explosive devices were found and the All Clear was given just before 7:30 p.m.
APD says that it notified Texas DPS that shortly after 4 p.m. April 16, 911 received a call from someone claiming there was a pipe bomb at the Capitol. The Capitol grounds were then locked down and everyone inside the Capitol and on the grounds were evacuated.
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