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Texas Rep. Nicole Collier Refuses Police Escort | Locked in Capitol Amid Redistricting Fight http://newsplusglobe.com/ Description Texas Democratic Representative Nicole Collier remains locked inside the State Capitol after refusing to sign a permission slip for a law enforcement escort. The move comes amid a heated battle over GOP-led redistricting plans designed to add Republican-leaning districts. Collier calls the escort a tactic of intimidation and a threat to her constituents' representation. The political showdown continues as Texas lawmakers prepare for a special session. Stay informed with the latest updates on this developing story. Hashtags #NicoleCollier #TexasPolitics #Redistricting #PoliticalProtest #VotingRights #TexasCapitol #Democrats #PoliticalStandoff

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00:00What's something people don't know about Texas politics?

00:03You need to watch this if you care about voting rights.

00:06One lawmaker just drew a line in the sand.

00:09On August 18th, Texas Democrat Nicole Collier refused to sign a police escort permission slip,

00:14so now she's effectively locked inside the Capitol overnight.

00:18Why?

00:19Republicans pushing a controversial redistricting plan

00:22require Democrats who previously walked out to agree to a DPS escort just to attend session.

00:27Collier calls it intimidation and surveillance,

00:29saying I won't surrender my dignity or my constituents' voice to forced surveillance.

00:34She's not alone.

00:35Other Democrats are spending the night on the House floor with her, showing solidarity.

00:39Republicans argue the rule is needed to keep order after the walkout that stalled redistricting for weeks.

00:45At stake?

00:46The future of Texas voting power and minority representation?

00:50This Capitol standoff is far from over.

00:52Subscribe for more updates on the Texas Showdown.

Texas Rep. Nicole Collier Refuses Police Escort | Locked in Capitol Amid Redistricting Fight

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