Coalition forms to fight Arizona-style Texas proposals

Debbie Riddle of Terror Babies fame is getting some oppostion to her Arizona-styled bills

Austin's channel 8 YNN (Your News Now) had an interesting story on a group that is fighting the Arizona-like laws being proposed by TeaParty haters like Leo Bernman and Debbie (terror babies) Riddle. Thanks to Austin's YNN for the following story.

An unlikely alliance of organizations and political leaders has formed to keep Arizona-style immigration laws from being passed in Texas.
The Texas Association of Business, the American Civil Liberties Union, a border sheriff and several Democrat lawmakers say immigration is a federal issue, and local laws offer a piecemeal approach to providing permanent solutions.
"We know that from the Arizona example, it will be bad for Texas, bad for employers, bad for employees,” Bill Hammond with the Texas Association of Business said. “The convention business in Arizona, the pipeline has dried up, investment has been decreased.”
The group also says the legislation would distract local law enforcement, and the funding is not there to fix the problem.
"If we get sidetracked by filing unconstitutional bills, we're never going to get to the priorities of the state," Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, said.
With so many similar bills on the table this session, they plan to march at the Capitol for a second time for their cause. They also plan to get every legislator with a voice on their side.
One person they likely won't persuade is Rep. Leo Berman. He's filed several Arizona-style immigration bills.
"When are elected officials going to take responsibility for supporting their constituents instead of illegal aliens coming in from other countries?" Rep. Berman, R-Tyler, said.
Berman said the Republican majority in the House and the way the voters spoke on Election Day is proof it's time to do the job the federal government was supposed to get done.
"If they won't do their job, then it's up to us," Berman said.
Those opposed to Arizona-style legislation plan to rally in Austin in late February. They will also hold town hall meetings and community forums across the state.