Gov. Rick Perry to send 1,000 National Guard troops to US-Mexico border
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is expected to announce Monday afternoon that he's sending 1,000 National Guard troops to stem the flow of illegal immigrants from Mexico, according to state legislators.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is expected to announce Monday afternoon that he's sending 1,000 National Guard troops to stem the flow of illegal immigrants from Mexico, according to state legislators.
A state lawmaker says Texas Gov. Rick Perry plans to deploy as many as 1,000 National Guard troops to South Texas to bolster security along the Mexico border.
Rep. Terry Canales says he was briefed by his staff on Sunday following a conference call with the governor's office, Texas National Guard and the state Department of Public Safety. Perry is scheduled to make the announcement Monday afternoon.
The Monitor reports that state Sen. Juan 鈥淐huy鈥� Hinojosa, D-McAllen also confirmed that Perry plans to call out the National Guard.
More than 3,000 Border Patrol agents currently work in South Texas, and Perry has repeatedly asked President Barack Obama to send the National Guard to the border.
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In June, Perry announced that the state would steer another $1.3 million each week to the Department of Public Safety to assist in border security through at least the end of the year.
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