Republicans in the Texas House forced returning Democrats to sign what the Democrats called “permission slips,” agreeing to ...

Texas Democrat Nicole Collier says she is 'locked in' the House chamber after refusing GOP escort rules, sparking protests ...

Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier spent the night on the House floor in protest after refusing a Republican demand ...

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers have been ordered to provide "around-the-clock escorts" for lawmakers after Democrats fled the state to block a vote on a Republican-backed redistricting ...

The House speaker ordered chamber doors locked, and democratic lawmakers now need written permission to leave.