[tennmountainman]

Hell No!
Not my Tax Dollars.

[Dacula]

Obama admin. denied Texas’ request for disaster declaration to help fight wildfires
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2011/may/30/todd-staples/agriculture-commissioner-todd-staples-says-obama-a/

Dispute Continues Between Texas, Feds on Fire Assistance
https://www.texastribune.org/2011/09/11/doggett-texas-late-seeking-federal-bastrop-aid/

FEMA Defends No More Help Over Texas Wildfires
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/perry-white-house-denies-disaster-status-for-wildfires/2089735/

Texas calls for help as wildfires worsen - Los Angeles Times
https://www.latimes.com/world/la-xpm-2011-sep-06-la-na-texas-fires-20110907-story.html

The Obama administration denied Perry’s request May 3. Perry appealed and received partial approval July 1. A request to expand the scope of federal relief is still pending