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Who is footing the bill for Texas Democrats' weekslong exodus?


Patrick Svitek
Texas Tribune
As Texas House Democrats settle in for a potentially weekslong stay in the nation’s capital, one question is becoming increasingly relevant: Who’s footing the bill?
The House Democratic caucus paid for the two private jets that flew members to Washington, D.C., on Monday, according to the caucus’ executive director, Phillip Martin, who did not provide a price tag for the flights. Otherwise, the caucus has so far split costs like meals, lodging and other transportation with the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, as well as the campaign accounts of Reps. Chris Turner of Grand Prairie and Trey Martinez Fischer of San Antonio. Turner chairs the Democratic caucus. ....

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Who is footing the bill for the Texas Democrats weekslong exodus to block the voting bill?


Who is footing the bill for the Texas Democrats weekslong exodus to block the voting bill?
Texas Tribune
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Private charter planes at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on July 12, 2021. Democratic lawmakers booked charter flights to leave the state in protest of Republican-led voting restriction legislation.
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As Texas House Democrats settle in for a potentially weekslong stay in the nation’s capital, one question is becoming increasingly relevant: Who’s footing the bill?
The House Democratic caucus paid for the two private jets that flew members to Washington, D.C., on Monday, according to the caucus’ executive director, Phillip Martin, who did not provide a price tag for the flights. Otherwise, the caucus has so far split costs like meals, lodging and other transportation with the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, as well as the ....

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How are Texas Democrats paying for voting bill exodus to Washington, D.C.?


Private charter planes at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on July 12, 2021. Democratic lawmakers booked charter flights to leave the state in protest of Republican-led voting restriction legislation.
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Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune
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As Texas House Democrats settle in for a potentially weekslong stay in the nation’s capital, one question is becoming increasingly relevant: Who’s footing the bill?
The House Democratic caucus paid for the two private jets that flew members to Washington, D.C., on Monday, according to the caucus’ executive director, Phillip Martin, who did not provide a price tag for the flights. Otherwise, the caucus has so far split costs like meals, lodging and other transportation with the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, as well as the campaign accounts of Reps. Chris Turner of Grand P ....

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How are Texas Democrats paying for their trip to Washington as they block voting bills?


How are Texas Democrats paying for their trip to Washington as they block voting bills?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
1 hr ago
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Jul. 14 Texas Republicans have railed against Democrats efforts to block election legislation, calling their trip to Washington a taxpayer-paid junket and an all-expense paid vacation, but House lawmakers say the stay is being paid for with donations.
The lawmakers do get a per diem during the legislative session, but some Democrats say they don t plan to accept funds while they re in the nation s capital.
All this is entirely funded through donations, said House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner during a Wednesday news conference. Our caucus and all of the caucuses raise money. . We re able to raise money now and we are actively raising money to be able to support transportation, lodging, the necessities while we re away from Texas. ....

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