April 17 blast in Texas town killed 15 people . Rick Perry it was denying a request to declare the small town a `` major disaster '' area , a move sharply criticized by local and state officials . Rick Perry lauds the state appeal for a disaster declaration . The Associated Press contributed to this report.
April 17 blast in Texas town killed 15 people . Rick Perry lauds the state appeal for a disaster declaration . The Associated Press contributed to this report.