^^^ yes - political reason - purely.
Although Obama hasn't been any softer on border security than his predecessors.
this move by perry is nothing short of political grandstanding; although I welcome any enhanced security.
I saw the TPWD patrolling the rio grande.... I'd be curious as to what their job in that area is; ; whether it is actual TPWD business or if they are glorified border patrol with full obligations to capture immigrants; and along that note; I know that several years ago it came to light that the funds raised by the TPWD plate was going directly to the states general fund instead of being earmarked for TPWD funding as purposed; I wonder if the funds raised by that plate could actually be going to enhance border security - by way of TPWD patrolling border instead of funding our park resources.