Overview
- The package was discovered Jan. 5 around 8 a.m. in the court mailroom and contained multiple vials, two of which tested positive for a homemade explosive substance.
- The State Courts Building and nearby state offices were evacuated, and employees were instructed to work remotely during security sweeps.
- Explosives technicians removed the parcel in a containment vessel and transported it to a safe location for disposal.
- Buildings were cleared for reentry at about 3:30 p.m., and no injuries were reported.
- Investigators have not identified a suspect or motive; DPS reported no indication of terrorism as Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer emphasized the need for judicial security.