Secret meetings and phone trees: The story behind Texas Democrats exodus from Austin Nicole Cobler and Madlin Mekelburg, USA TODAY © Julie Johnson and Eric Gay/Associated Press LEFT: State Rep. Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch took selfies with her Democratic colleagues on a coach bus bound for the Austin airport. Republicans used one of the photos, which included a case of Miller Lite, as fuel for criticism of the trip. RIGHT: Empty seats in the House chamber July 13 because of Democrats departure meant there was not a quorum to pass GOP voting legislation.
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