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Monday, June 22, 2026

Over 60 Texans face Capitol riot charges. Less than 1 in 6 have been found guilty so far. - Austin American-Statesman

In the year since an assault on the U.S. Capitol, more than 700 Americans have been charged with crimes tied to the participation in the Jan. 6 event.

The attack to deaths, injuries and criminal charges amid false claims that fraudulent votes propelled President Joe Biden to victory over incumbent Donald Trump, a phony claim that many Americans continue to believe to be true despite no credible evidence supporting the idea.

'This is insane': As Congress relives Jan. 6 horror, efforts to rewrite history stir fury on Capitol Hill

As of this writing, Texas has 63 residents facing charges, putting it behind Pennsylvania (65) and Florida (79). For a full look at who has been charged and what their role in the event was, scroll to the bottom of this story or click here.

Six Texans were sentenced for role in Capitol riot in 2021

Several Texans' cases may resolve in plea agreements or trials and lead to criminal sentences in 2022, but five cases that resolved in 2021 already led to criminal sentences.

Facing charges:Infowars host Owen Shroyer accused of role in Jan. 6 rioting at U.S. Capitol

More:Man accused of participating in Jan. 6 Capitol riot dies in West Austin motorcycle wreck

First Texan sentenced spent weeks in prison

Matthew Mazzocco was arrested 11 days after Jan. 6 in San Antonio. The FBI said an anonymous tipster identified him based on a Facebook post captioned "The capitol is ours!" Mazzocco appeared in photos and videos inside the Capitol, too.

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