General Discussion

This isn't the first time this has happened

Last time we lasted 38 days... and we had several more Democrats in office at the time (meaning that fewer had to stay away to maintain the quorum-bust).

Texas legislators are "part time" and don't actually get paid much. Most have "real jobs" elsewhere. I'm not sure whether it would be legal or not for someone else to pay them to stay away... but whether that could happen or not they can't stay away indefinitely.

The strategy works if it gains enough national attention and energy to make the redistricting untenable for republicans... it can't win outright by denying the vote indefinitely. My guess is that we'll know in a few days when the term ends and the governor decides whether or not to call a special session.