[Liz]

So far, I've only seen this Ginger Russell calling the Militia. I'll believe it only when Perry himself makes the call.

Has Perry heard the news reports that say DPS was also “guarding” the border swarmers?

DPS is the Texas Department of Public Safety police - which is what Rick Perry says he has deployed at the border to stop the illegal influx.

[TADSLOS]

The Texas State Guard already has a "border control"mission that it conducts as part of a state multi-agency effort:

Operation Border Star

So, this latest initiative is characterized as a surge. Whether it develops into some other state run operation to actually remove illegals from Texas is yet to be seen. I'm not holding my breath.