The "instate" tuition issue was not controversial in TX. The legislation passed 170-4. Many other states have passed similar legislation.
TX did this because of the failure of the feds to deal with illegals, TX was stuck with them and they made lemonade out of lemons.
And yet, instead of blaming the feds and burdening their citizens even further, states like Arizona and Alabama stood up for their sovereignty, with already decreasing numbers of illegals.
Perry is nothing but excuses and blame.
Oh, and btw, those illegals who are receiving in-state breaks are also eligible for STATE AID. Would you care to define what state aid is and who, essentially, pays for it?