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Texas Democrat Nicole Collier Staying In State Capitol Overnight: What To Know

admin5548 months ago05 mins

Topline Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier will stay in the Texas Capitol until Wednesday, according to a statement from the Texas House Democratic Caucus, refusing to leave the building overnight to protest a GOP requirement that forced Democrats who recently fled the state to have police escorts to and from the House until mid-week. Collier…

Texas Gov. Will Go ‘Beyond’ Election Deadline To Pass Redistricting Map Opposed By Dems

admin5548 months ago06 mins

Topline Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will continue pushing for a congressional redistricting map in the state “beyond” the candidate filing deadlines for the state’s upcoming primary election, doubling down on his open conflict with over 50 of Texas’ Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a vote on the map that could add five…