A Texas Democratic state lawmaker abruptly left a Democratic National Committee call Wednesday after being warned she could face felony charges for participating while inside the state Capitol, The Hill reported.

Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier, a seven-term Democrat who once chaired the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, interrupted DNC Chair Ken Martin during a call with national leaders when she was told her participation could constitute a felony.

“Sorry, I have to leave,” Collier said, cutting into Martin’s remarks. “They said it’s a felony for me to do this. Apparently, I can’t be on the floor or in a bathroom.” Moments later, she added, “You told me I was only allowed to be here in the bathroom. No, hold on — bye everybody, I’ve got to go.”

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