Texas Democrats are shocked to learn they’re spending their OWN money

From "Standoff costs Democrats about $400,000"

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- In 30 days of self-imposed exile, 11 Texas Senate Democrats have found different ways of bearing the costs of their political fight.

Senate Democratic Caucus chairwoman Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, estimated the Democrats' stay at Albuquerque hotels will cost at least $100,000. That doesn't count legal expenses estimated at $300,000.

Somebody's been into the mini-bar.