Doing what?
For one thing...
Coordinating with federal and military gurus at Ft. Hood. The Army has tons of helo’s and other fire fighting equipment sitting on the ground while local and state resources are taxed out after days of uncontrolled and even new fires.
Perry expresses frustration at federal fire support
http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/politics/entries/2011/09/06/perry_expresses_frustration_at.html