Texas Republicans mandated that Democratic lawmakers not be allowed to leave the state house without a permission slip and a police escort.

Texas State Representative Nicole Collier has emerged as a key figure in the state’s ongoing electoral map controversy.

A Texas Democrat was forced to abruptly drop off a call with Gavin Newsom in the state Capitol bathroom because it was a felony.

A Democratic state lawmaker who fled Texas in protest of a GOP redistricting effort is asking a court to let her exit the Capitol, after she was told she needs a police escort to leave the building.

Texas Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier abruptly left a call with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other party members after she was told she was committing a felony.

A Texas Democratic state lawmaker abruptly left a call with Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin and other top party leaders on Wednesday after she was warned she was committing a

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

Shortly after, a protest formed inside the Capitol with chants in support of Collier, including four women sitting outside the doors of the chamber Monday night surrounded by dozens of Texas DPS officers. An officer told them, "If you do not leave, you're subject to arrest for trespassing," and then they were handcuffed and taken into custody.