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Mary Gonzalez: “He's declared the border disaster but not declaring our…”

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Democratic State Representative Mary Gonzalez Talks Gov. Abbott's Move To Build Border Wall

Published June 17, 2021 | Video Starts at 03:27

I worry that it sets a bad precedent because the governor has no oversight when he declares something a disaster. And it's very fascinating that He's declared the border disaster but not declaring our current electrical situation a disaster. And so again, is this politics or policy that are influencing what we're calling a disaster and how we are using the powers when we make that declaration? (03:27–03:34)

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Asserts that the governor declared a border disaster but not the electrical situation.

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“We have a very serious electrical grid issue happening right now that requires additional investment.”
Democratic State Representative Mary Gonzalez Talks Gov. Abbott's Move To Build Border Wall | Uploaded June 17, 2021 | 00:28-00:36
“We haven't spent money in higher education institutions, facilities.”
Democratic State Representative Mary Gonzalez Talks Gov. Abbott's Move To Build Border Wall | Uploaded June 17, 2021 | 01:35-01:40
“We haven't spent money on our electrical grid.”
Democratic State Representative Mary Gonzalez Talks Gov. Abbott's Move To Build Border Wall | Uploaded June 17, 2021 | 01:39-01:42
“We have huge payments when it comes to unemployment.”
Democratic State Representative Mary Gonzalez Talks Gov. Abbott's Move To Build Border Wall | Uploaded June 17, 2021 | 01:42-01:46
“There's still a large gap, gap in health care.”
Democratic State Representative Mary Gonzalez Talks Gov. Abbott's Move To Build Border Wall | Uploaded June 17, 2021 | 01:45-01:50
“You can make a request of the Legislative Budget Board to move appropriations between the bienniums and the interim.”
Democratic State Representative Mary Gonzalez Talks Gov. Abbott's Move To Build Border Wall | Uploaded June 17, 2021 | 02:29-02:37
“The governor has no oversight when he declares something a disaster.”
Democratic State Representative Mary Gonzalez Talks Gov. Abbott's Move To Build Border Wall | Uploaded June 17, 2021 | 03:22-03:26
“The TDCJ has done a lot to ensure to make sure that we are taking care of our inmates.”
Democratic State Representative Mary Gonzalez Talks Gov. Abbott's Move To Build Border Wall | Uploaded June 17, 2021 | 05:17-05:25
“The state getting involved in the federal issue [of border security] is problematic.”
Democratic State Representative Mary Gonzalez Talks Gov. Abbott's Move To Build Border Wall | Uploaded June 17, 2021 | 05:24-05:30
“We spent months deliberating over the budget, making sure that we were making smart and responsible decisions.”
Democratic State Representative Mary Gonzalez Talks Gov. Abbott's Move To Build Border Wall | Uploaded June 17, 2021 | 06:12-06:20