Protests erupted in the Texas State Capitol as Democratic lawmakers, led by Rep. Nicole Collier, staged a lock-in protest against the requirement of police escorts during the ongoing redistricting battle. Collier, along with several other Democrats, spent the night in the House chamber after refusing to sign a slip for a Department of Public Safety (DPS) escort. Tensions escalated when reports of threats prompted evacuations at the Capitol, including an active shooter threat that was later investigated. In solidarity with Collier, eight fellow Democrats tore up their permission slips in protest. Lawmakers expressed their concerns over surveillance and police involvement in legislative activities, framing it as an oppressive measure. Collier announced her intention to file a lawsuit challenging the requirement for escorts, which she called illegal confinement. The situation has drawn national attention as lawmakers fight against the implications of redistricting in Texas.