Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier on staying in statehouse
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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.
The Capitol grounds were closed as protesters gathered in support of Rep. Nicole Collier, who is staying on the House floor in protest.
The Texas Department of Public Safety evacuated protesters from the Texas Capitol on Tuesday after a reported possible threat against lawmakers closed the building and surrounding grounds.
An active shooter threat at the State Capitol Tuesday pushed a protest in solidarity with Rep. Nicole Collier out along the street.