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‘Beginning of change’: Mom of missing Mystic camper speaks at Texas Capitol

The mother of the only camper missing from Camp Mystic shared a heartfelt tribute while speaking to the Texas Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding at the Texas Capitol Wednesday.

CBS News · 2h

Heartbreaking testimony from parents of Camp Mystic flood victims at Texas Capitol

Parents of some the young girls who died in July's Texas Hill Country floods testified at the state capitol Wednesday about proposed flood safety legislation for camps and campgrounds. 27 young girls and counselors were killed when catastrophic flooding hit Camp Mystic in the overnight hours on July 4.

Yahoo News UK · 7h

Texas parents who lost children in Camp Mystic flooding to speak at hearing

A coalition of Camp Mystic parents are slated to testify before the Texas Senate Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Select Committee which is considering reforms to increase safety at youth camps across the state.

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FOX 7 Austin on MSN · 15h

Four protesters arrested after refusing to leave Texas Capitol building

AUSTIN, Texas - Four protesters were arrested after refusing to leave the Texas Capitol grounds Monday night. According to Texas DPS, on August 18, the Texas State Senate adjourned at 10 p.m. and all visitors were told the Texas Capitol building would be closing at 10:30 p.m.

Reuters on MSN · 13h

Texas lawmaker prepares for second night of redistricting protest in state Capitol

After Democrats returned to the Texas statehouse, Republican leadership assigned law enforcement officers to monitor them to prevent further delays to their plan to redraw congressional voting districts to favor Republicans ahead of the election.

The Daily Telegraph · 1d

Texas Democrat sleeps on House floor in bodyguard protest

Nicole Collier refuses to sign waiver agreeing to police escort intended to ensure she does not flee state again

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CBS News on MSN · 10h

Is this legal? A look at why North Texas Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier remains in state Capitol

A Texas House member from Fort Worth prepares to spend another night inside the Capitol in a political showdown over the rules established by the state legislature. Rep. Nicole Collier, who represents District 95 in East Fort Worth,

Yahoo News UK · 1h

Several Texas Democrats join Rep. Nicole Collier in chamber protest

Several Texas Democrats joined state Rep. Nicole Collier (D) on Tuesday to protest new guidelines preventing party members from leaving the House chambers without a police escort and signed agreement.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Texas Democrats Get Police Chaperones to Block Repeat Exit

Democratic lawmakers left Texas this month to block a vote on new congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump. Now that they’ve returned, Republicans are trying to prevent a repeat performance by requiring state police to escort Democrats exiting the Texas House of Representatives.

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CNN International on MSN · 13h

Texas GOP nears vote on new maps as Democrats stage protest in state House

Texas Republicans are moving closer to approving new congressional maps amid a Democratic show of protest over the GOP House speaker’s order that members who fled the state weeks earlier be placed under law enforcement watch.

The Independent · 7h

The Latest: Texas GOP poised to approve map gerrymandered for their advantage

The first domino in a growing national redistricting battle is likely to fall Wednesday as the Republican-controlled Texas legislature is expected to pass a new congressional map creating five new win

The Washington Post · 4h

The Latest: Texas GOP has their quorum to vote on new gerrymandered district map

The Republican-controlled Texas Legislature is poised to vote soon on a redistricting plan that resulted from prodding by President Donald Trump

Texas Capitol evacuated after shooting threat posted online, set to reopen Wednesday

The Texas Department of Public Safety evacuated protesters from the Texas Capitol on Tuesday after a reported possible threat ...

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Texas Capitol shooting: Active shooter alert prompts evacuation; Austin police take action - Watch

The Texas Capitol building in Austin was partly evacuated on Tuesday amid an active shooter alert. Several state ...

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Rep. Collier spends second night at the Capitol amid quorum controversy

The standoff began on Monday, when Democratic members returned to the Capitol after being out of the state for more than two ...

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Parents of kids swept away in Texas floods beg lawmakers to protect future campers

On Wednesday, McCown joined other Camp Mystic parents, some wearing buttons memorializing “Heaven’s 27,” in demanding that Texas lawmakers pass a bill that would boost camp safety, including generally ...

Brutal warning to Texas Democrats as troopers shadow every move to ensure vote... handing seats to Republicans

Tensions are at a tipping point in Texas with troopers shadowing lawmakers and threats to kill over divisive vote to hand more seats to the GOP.

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Texas Capitol evacuated Tuesday evening after reported threat

The Capitol grounds were closed as protesters gathered in support of Rep. Nicole Collier, who is staying on the House floor ...

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“My daughter was stolen from me": Grieving parents point to Texas camp failures at Capitol hearing

Cile is the only child whose body has still not been recovered. (Bob Daemmrich For The Texas Tribune, Bob Daemmrich For The ...

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Texas lawmakers set to approve controversial GOP redistricting plan

The Republican-controlled Texas House is set to pass a new redistricting map on Wednesday. It would most likely result in the ...

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