Immigration issues separate Sen . Rick Perry from his rivals . Perry has called the notion -- especially in rural areas -- `` preposterous '' and , at the debate , asserted his authority as the candidate with the most experience dealing with border security and immigration issues . He supports in - state tuition for the children of illegal immigrants . His stance drew boos from the conservative Democratic party debate ##rs . Latinos make up almost 40 percent of the population in Texas .
Immigration issues separate Sen . Rick Perry from his rivals . He supports in - state tuition for the children of illegal immigrants . His stance drew boos from the conservative Democratic party debate ##rs . Latinos make up almost 40 percent of the population in Texas .