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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.
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Fort Worth lawmaker sues over ‘illegal confinement’ in Texas House

Other Texas Democrats, including from DFW, joined Rep. Nicole Collier after they tore up their “permission slips” to leave ...

Debate begins in Texas House on partisan redistricting plan

The Texas House is set to vote on a congressional redistricting plan that could be crucial for Republicans to hold control of ...
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Treatment of Fort Worth rep drags Texas redistricting saga to another low | Opinion

Rep. Nicole Collier camps in Texas Capitol to protest GOP-enforced pledge slips. Attorney General Ken Paxton targets ...

Even at the grocery store, Texas troopers don’t let Democrats out of sight after walkout

Texas Republicans insisted that Democrats have around-the-clock police escorts to ensure they wouldn’t leave again.

Texas GOP nears vote on new maps as Democrats stage protest in state House

Texas Republicans are moving closer to approving new congressional maps amid a Democratic show of protest over the GOP House ...

Texas State Rep Says Assigned Police Escort 'Made A Scene' And Threatened To Arrest Her

Texas Republicans forced Democrats to sign a slip authorizing a police officer to surveil them until Wednesday, when the ...