More Texas Democrats Spent The Night At The State Capitol
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Texas Capitol Evacuated After Threats Linked To Democrat Rep. Nicole Collier; DPS Identifies Suspect
The Texas State Capitol was evacuated after threats tied to Democrat Rep. Nicole Collier urged armed action. DPS has identified a suspect but no arrest has been made.
The Texas State Capitol was cleared of visitors Tuesday evening and closed to the public after a social media threat, the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement.
House Bill 4 advances after a partisan vote. The full Senate is expected to take up the controversial redistricting measure on Friday.
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Dem Texas lawmaker spends night on state House floor after refusing GOP-mandated police escort
A state lawmaker has refused to leave the Texas Capitol as Republicans use police to prevent Democrats from fleeing the state over a redistricting vote.
State Rep. Nicole Collier said she would not fall in line with the GOP House speaker's requirement that Democratic lawmakers be surveilled by state troopers.
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Texas Democratic legislator is sleeping in the state Capitol after refusing security escort to leave
State Rep. Nicole Collier said she will remain locked in the Austin statehouse chamber, now outfitted with a mattress and snacks, until the House reconvenes Wednesday morning.
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Mediaite on MSNTexas Democrat Who Fled State Compares Herself to Runaway Slaves and Jews During the Holocaust
Texas state representative Nicole Collier (D) compared herself and her peers to runaway slaves, as well as Jews during the Holocaust this week.