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More Texas Democrats spend the night in the state Capitol

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Lawmaker spends night in Texas Capitol, and could stay longer. Here's why.

Democratic State Rep. Nicole Collier is hunkering down in the Texas Capitol building in protest of Republican leadership assigning law enforcement officers to monitor the state's Democratic caucus, after dozens fled the state for two weeks in attempts to halt a vote on new congressional maps that would advantage the GOP in next year's elections.

Rep. Collier spends second night at the Capitol amid quorum controversy

The standoff began on Monday, when Democratic members returned to the Capitol after being out of the state for more than two weeks due to a controversial redistricting map. Rep. Collier refused to agree to leave the chamber under the surveillance of the Department of Public Safety.

NBC News on MSN · 16h

More Texas Democrats spend the night in the state Capitol in protest amid redistricting fight

After having fled the state over redistricting legislation, Democratic lawmakers had to agree to have security escorts to leave the chamber. Now, a number are refusing.

Texas Capitol evacuated Tue. evening

Texas Capitol evacuated Tuesday evening after reported threat

The Capitol grounds were closed as protesters gathered in support of Rep. Nicole Collier, who is staying on the House floor in protest.

KABB - FOX San Antonio · 10h

Texas Capitol evacuated amid active shooter threat; Rep. Collier remains inside

Tensions ran high at the Texas State Capitol as an active shooter threat prompted the evacuation of the building on Monday night.State Represen

Hindustan Times on MSN · 1d

Texas Capitol shooting: Active shooter alert prompts evacuation; Austin police take action - Watch

The Texas Capitol building in Austin was partly evacuated on Tuesday amid an active shooter alert. Several state representatives and local media outlets posted videos from the scene, showing chaos. Officers could be seen escorting people off the campus.

‘Our daughter was stolen from us’: Parents of Camp Mystic flood victims testify at state capitol

The parents of Camp Mystic flood victims delivered emotional testimonies before the Texas Senate Committee on Disaster ...

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Four protesters arrested after refusing to leave Texas Capitol building

AUSTIN, Texas - Four protesters were arrested after refusing to leave the Texas Capitol grounds Monday night. According to ...

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Fort Worth Democrat confined to the Texas Capitol after quorum break

Collier is among the Texas House Democrats who broke quorum to block mid-decade congressional redistricting. She and at least ...

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4 women arrested for supporting Nicole Collier's lock-in Capitol protest

Shortly after, a protest formed inside the Capitol with chants in support of Collier, including four women sitting outside ...

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Democratic Texas lawmaker spent night on state House floor after refusing GOP demand for law enforcement escort

Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier spent the night on the Texas House floor in protest after refusing a Republican ...

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GOP-led Texas House votes to advance redistricting map

Texas GOP set to pass map adding 5 House seats, triggering national redistricting fight and Democratic retaliation.

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