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Texas Democrats return to the state for a second special session

Texas House Democrats have returned to Austin for a second special session after fleeing the state to block a redistricting effort by Republicans in the state.

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Texas Legislature begins new special session, GOP resumes redistricting push as Democrats return

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Texas House ends special session, clearing way for Democrats' return

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A Texas Democrat Sleeps at the Capitol to Protest GOP Actions in Texas Redistricting Fight

Collier said having officers shadow her was an attack on her dignity and an attempt to control her movements.

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Texas Lawmaker in Redistricting Fight Spends Night in Capitol to Avoid Police Monitor

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What to Know as a Texas Lawmaker Protests Police Escorts and California Takes up Redistricting

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Texas Rep. Nicole Collier sleeps on House floor after refusing DPS escort

A state lawmaker from North Texas slept on the Texas House floor on Monday night after refusing a Republican-mandated state trooper escort. State Rep. Nicole Collier said she “refuses to sign away her dignity" and is calling herself a political prisoner.

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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 demand to be placed under the watch of the state Department of Public Safety.

Texas House, Senate panels again advance redrawn congressional map

A second special session that has made approving the map a priority started Friday, shortly after the first one ended.

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Texas Democrat Sues After Republicans Lock Her In Capitol

Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier was told she was not free to leave the building after refusing to sign a permission slip requiring a 24-hour police escort.