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Texas Rep. Nicole Collier on why she's refusing mandatory police escort, staying at Capitol - Face the Nation
The Texas House of Representatives is expected to vote Wednesday on a Republican-proposed redistricting map after Democratic lawmakers returned to the state this week. One lawmaker, State Rep. Nicole Collier, has been at the Texas Capitol since Monday after refusing a mandatory police escort meant to ensure Democrats will show up when the state House convenes Wednesday. She joins "The Takeout" to discuss. - Aired on 08/19/2025.