From the Dallas South News Wire (Bill White Campaign)

Today Bill White announced his 6-point border security plan, laying the groundwork for how he will effectively to secure the border and stop gangs, drug traffickers and human traffickers.

“For almost 10 years we’ve seen empty promises and election year rhetoric from Rick Perry. Perry has failed,” said White. “Texans don’t need any more Perry photo ops and press releases. I will take action, fight hard and effectively for federal resources and work with leaders and law enforcement along the border.”

White will:

• Fund an additional 1000 local law enforcement positions and 250 state troopers using federal grants, state appropriations and additional drug forfeiture dollars.

• Obtain all available federal funding to support border security and direct sufficient discretionary funding to border security efforts.

• Use state appropriations more effectively.

• Establish a formal partnership with local and federal law enforcement agencies and other leaders along the border to promote public safety.

• Revamp the Department of Public Safety to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

• Assist local law enforcement agencies in adopting Secure Communities, a program that ensures that criminals in the U.S. illegally are identified and turned over to federal authorities.

More details are available on the candidate’s website.