Beto O'Rourke's group helping front costs of bolting Texas House Democrats:
Members are racking up bills from travels to remain outside of state boundaries.
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Beto O'Rourke's group helping front costs of bolting Texas House Democrats: Members are racking up bills from travels to remain outside of state boundaries.
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