After The Associated Press and the major networks on Saturday finally called the election for Joe Biden, Texans streamed down 11th Street in front of the Capitol, where a pro-Trump rally later gave way to a pro-Biden rally. Texas Tribune photographers headed out, too, and here’s what they saw.

Trump supporters gathered outside the state Capitol to protest President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory on Nov. 7, 2020.
Trump supporters gathered outside the state Capitol to protest President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory on Nov. 7, 2020. Amna Ijaz/The Texas Tribune

First: A man carrying an assault rifle participated in the “Stop the Steal” rally at the state Capitol. Last: Clad in riot gear, Austin Police Department officers stood watch during dueling rallies for President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

A pro-Biden sign at the rally in downtown Austin.
A pro-Biden sign at the rally in downtown Austin. Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune
A supporter of President Trump at the state Capitol in Austin.
A supporter of President Trump at the state Capitol in Austin. Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

Tempers ran high on both sides as supporters of President Trump and President-elect Biden gathered at the Capitol in Austin. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

Biden and Trump supporters at the state Capitol on Saturday. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr. and Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

Trump supporters gathered outside the capitol to protest President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory on Nov. 7, 2020.
Trump supporters gathered outside the capitol to protest President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory on Nov. 7, 2020. Amna Ijaz/The Texas Tribune

First: A supporter of President-elect Biden attempts to calm tensions as Trump and Biden supporters argued and yelled at each other near the state Capitol. Last: Biden and Trump supporters face off on 11th Street in front of the Capitol in Austin. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

Supporters of President-elect Joe Biden gathered in downtown Austin to celebrate his election victory on Nov 7, 2020.
Supporters of President-elect Joe Biden gathered in downtown Austin to celebrate his election victory on Nov 7, 2020. Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune
A bandana-wearing dog, whose political leanings were unclear, joined its owner at the Capitol rally.
A bandana-wearing dog, whose political leanings were unclear, joined its owner at the Capitol rally. Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

First: Austin police attempted to control protesters that gathered outside of the state Capitol. Last: Tensions between pro-Biden and pro-Trump supporters were high after President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory. Credit: Amna Ijaz/The Texas Tribune

Supporters of President-elect Joe Biden honked their horns and drove their cars down Congress Avenue as crowds cheered.
Supporters of President-elect Joe Biden honked their horns and drove their cars down Congress Avenue as crowds cheered. Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

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