A year after Texas ports of entry were ignored in the federal stimulus package, a coalition of Texas border officials lobbied lawmakers Monday for $6 billion for infrastructure improvements and more personnel.

Texas led all states in trade with Mexico last year, but a General Services Administration report found that land ports of entry need repairs. Border mayors and other officials say the federal government has failed to provide money for upgrades and staff.

"It's important that they keep their eye on the ball," said the mayor of McAllen, Richard Cortez.

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Posted by mopeng at March 9, 2010 8:24 PM