campaign he advanced the idea of working with Mexico to develop Mexico's oil and gas resources with US technology and financial support, arguing that this would help bring down the cost of fuel, expand the economy in both countries and serve to decrease illegal immigration to the US. Mexico is believed to have the fifth largest untapped reserves of natural resources and is also the fifth largest oil and gas producer in the world. References External links For more on Lico Reyes' political and community activity 1946 births 2019 deaths University of Texas at Arlington alumni Texas Democrats Texas State Guard personnel American politicians of Mexican descent People from Durango People with acquired American citizenship Male actors from Texas American male actors of Mexican descent