Drivers in the area were told to plan ahead as traffic congestion was expected to last in that area for several hours, including during the evening commute.
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SEE VIDEO: Lines ahead of former President Donald Trump's visit
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The visit comes as Trump's son, Eric, took the stand Thursday to testify in the former commander-in-chief's civil fraud case.
Trump, his eldest son, Donald Jr., Eric, and Trump Organization executives are accused by New York Attorney General Letitia James of engaging in a decade-long scheme in which they used "numerous acts of fraud and misrepresentation" to inflate Trump's net worth in order get more favorable loan terms.
The former president has denied all wrongdoing, calling the case a "sham."
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You can follow the ABC News live blog of the trial here.
Trump, however, is also entangled in other criminal cases.
In Georgia, the former president is accused of trying to reverse the results of the 2020 election. Meanwhile, two federal cases focus on allegations of conspiracy to stay in power and Trump's handling of classified documents.
As for Thursday's event, all tickets available were spoken for.
The former president is no stranger to Texas, He launched his 2024 election campaign in Waco earlier this year.
ABC News contributed to this report.