AUSTIN, Texas—A coalition of conservative, tea party, and grassroots activists--along with other Texans concerned about the situation at the border--gathered at the Capitol for a press conference this week. Despite the conservative leanings of the speakers, some of the harshest criticism was directed at two Republicans: Texas Governor Rick Perry and Attorney General Greg Abbott.
Clearly frustrated with the response—or lack thereof—from President Obama and the federal government, the speakers turned their focus to the actions that are within the powers of the state of Texas, demanding that Perry and Abbott direct their powers at Texas elected officials to protect the border and call up the Texas National Guard, as well as a separate demand for a special session just to address this issue.
TweetMe Please
