Rep. Suleman Lalani, among the Democrats who fled the state to delay GOP redistricting efforts, had a constant law enforcement shadow to ensure his whereabouts.

A state lawmaker has refused to leave the Texas Capitol as Republicans use police to prevent Democrats from fleeing the state over a redistricting vote.

Democratic State Rep. Nicole Collier spent the night inside the State Capitol and called herself a "political prisoner" after refusing to agree to a law enforcement escort. NBC News' Ryan Chandler reports as Collier continues to stay on the House floor until the legislative body reconvenes later this week.