Kolkhorst: Abbott supports repeal, ‘toughening’ of Texas DREAM Act

The Houston Chronicle ^ | Patrick Svitek

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State Sen.-elect Lois Kolkhorst, laying out her priorities since winning a promotion to the upper chamber, said Wednesday she anticipates a “big revamp or repeal” of the Texas law allowing in-state tuition for illegal immigrants — a move that has the blessing of Gov.-elect Greg Abbott.

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While Patrick has vowed to repeal the DREAM Act, Abbott’s position has been less straightforward. During his second gubernatorial debate with Democratic opponent Wendy Davis, he said he would not veto a repeal of the law if it came to his desk. His campaign has previously expressed a need to reform the measure but stopped short of calling for getting rid of it.

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Kolkhorst’s closest competitor in the special election, GOP businessman Gary Gates, helped make border security and immigration two of the most contentious issues in the race, tapping his personal fortune to attack Kolkhorst over her 2001 vote in favor of the DREAM Act. She has expressed regret over supporting the law that some of her new colleagues in the Senate are now poised to seriously revisit.

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Hopefully this gets in the way of John Cornyn's vision of the GOPE brand.

I dont see how Rick Perry goes anywhere while the Texas GOP fights over this issue which 60-80% want repeal.

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I dont see how Rick Perry goes anywhere

He won't, even though there are many liberal Republicans who support and defend both him and his pro-amnesty/ILLEGAL alien history.

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She has expressed regret over supporting the law

We all make mistakes. Good for her that she can admit it.

[Does so]

When a country's decisions are determined by close to 49% with their votes, it's not difficult to see foreigners running this country. :-(