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Texas Democrat spends night in State Capitol after refusing police escort
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August 19, 2025
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3:45Now PlayingDemocratic State Rep. Nicole Collier spent the night inside the State Capitol and called herself a "political prisoner" after refusing to agree to a law enforcement escort. NBC News' Ryan Chandler reports as Collier continues to stay on the House floor until the legislative body reconvenes later this week.
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