House Republicans in Texas are about to pass a Trump-backed congressional map meant to strip Democrats of five U.S. House seats, sparking a national feud over partisan redistricting. Texas State Rep.

"Sorry I have to leave, they said its a felony for me to do this," Collier said interrupting Martin, responding to an unknown individual off camera who entered the bathroom to tell her to get off the call.

Democratic Representative Nicole Collier spent the night at the Texas House of Representatives in Austin in protest. After the Democrats returned to the chamber on Monday, the representatives had to sign a written agreement to police surveillance upon leaving the House.