AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it will hold a press conference at noon Tuesday to discuss Monday night’s protest and its response.
APD Police Chief Lisa Davis will provide details about “results from the large gatherings” at the department’s headquarters.
The protest began around 7 p.m. Monday at the Texas Capitol. Anti-capitalist group Party for Socialism and Liberation organized the initial march and shared its route with APD ahead of time.
Around 8 p.m. Monday, the marchers returned to the Capitol. They broke off into smaller groups over the next hour.
The Texas Department of Public Safety was also involved in the law enforcement response to the protest. APD confirmed that DPS used tear gas in its response. City policy implemented after protests in 2020 prohibits APD officers from using tear gas.
According to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, “more than a dozen” protesters were arrested Monday night.
KXAN Reporters Brianna Hollis and Grace Reader contributed to this report.