Wendy Davis wants state of emergency declared on Texas-Mexico border

[TexasTowelie]

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Wendy Davis is asking Gov. Rick Perry to declare a state of emergency along Texas' border with Mexico to "assist overwhelmed local communities."

In a letter Monday, the Fort Worth state senator says doing so will alleviate pressure on federal authorities. She's visiting the border and called the situation a "crisis."

Thousands of unaccompanied minors, mostly from Central America, have poured into the U.S. illegally recently.

Davis also wants Perry to convene a special legislative session to increase funding to city and county officials, first-responders and charities.

More at http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-06-23/wendy-davis-wants-state-emergency-declared-texas-mexico-border#comment-338439 .

[mbperrin]

1. Good for her; it's the right call.

However, Do-nothing Perry and his compatriots in Austin won't even respond, I bet.

[TexasTowelie]

2. They are too busy casting asparagus

on the president.