Due to their status of state by treaty, Texas is the one state in the Union with the real authority to handle the situation with illegal immigrants themselves.
Texas has the authority to deport illegal aliens directly to Mexico at least. I'm not so sure they can travel across state borders to deport anyone from any other country, but at the very least they have the authority to remove that person from Texas.
And all Rick Perry can manage to do is whine for federal help?
That's pathetic given his position and particular state he's in charge of with their rather unique legal status.
Perhaps you should do some research.
Perry has spent tons of funds on border security.
I am amazed at freepers that claimed to be informed only to do the dems bidding.