Things are heating up in Texas. Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier is literally being held on the House floor after refusing a mandatory escort. Yes, this is where we’re at, Texas Republicans playing hall monitor while trying to bulldoze through their gerrymandered maps. We’ll talk with Rep. Collier about what’s next for Texas Democrats, whether others will join her act of defiance, and what this showdown means for the future of elections in Texas. Democracy shouldn’t look like a hostage situation, but here we are. This episode is brought to you by Brickhouse Whey Protein. Switch to BRICKHOUSE WHEY for guaranteed results or your money back. Go to http://thenewwhey.com and use promo code LEMON for 20% off. This episode is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Head to Ollie.com/LEMON, tell them all about your dog, and use code LEMON to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! They offer a Happiness Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit shopbeam.com/lemon and use code LEMON at checkout to get our exclusive discount of UP TO 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.