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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 ...
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Texas Democrat abruptly leaves call with DNC chair, citing felony warning

"They said it's a felony for me to do this. Apparently I can't be on the floor or in the bathroom," Nicole Collier said.

Amid redistricting protests, Texas State Capitol cleared of visitors after reported social media threat

The Texas State Capitol was cleared of visitors Tuesday evening and closed to the public after a social media threat, the ...

‘I still have to fight,’ says Fort Worth lawmaker confined to TX Capitol

“Way to go Rep Collier!” Rep. Marc Veasey, a Fort Worth Democrat, said in a post on X. “Don’t sign the slip! This is why we ...

Active shooter threat prompts evacuation at Texas Capitol, Dem lawmakers remain inside

A tense evening unfolded at the Texas Capitol as protesters and others were evacuated following an active shooter threat.The only person remain ...
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Texas Rep. Nicole Collier sues over ‘illegal confinement’ by Republicans inside state capitol

The government is without any legal authority to detain members when a quorum is not needed to conduct business,” reads ...

Is this legal? A look at why North Texas Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier remains in state Capitol

A Texas House member from Fort Worth prepares to spend another night inside the Capitol in a political showdown over the ...

Texas Rep. Nicole Collier speaks out after being told she can't leave Capitol without police escort

The Texas House of Representatives is expected to vote Wednesday on a Republican-proposed redistricting map after Democratic ...