What is Texas Outrage All About Really?

There has been something really bugging me for a while and this is behind it. There are so many people in Texas talking about how much they hate the government and want succession but they never seem to feel the same way when they are looking to the government for money. The following is just regarding Fort Hood. There is also a help wanted for the National Guard to point out that even with their National Guard, they also get involved with federal funds for that too.

With all these millions of dollars going back to Texas, just for Fort Hood alone, what is all of this really all about? I doubt they hate the troops or our veterans. I doubt they hate the National Guard and I doubt they hate the federal funds going into Texas for what the people of Texas need, like when hurricanes hit or they need food stamps or federal funds to cover banks that closed, or bailouts for Texas companies. Any ideas? I'm really lost on how they can hate with words what they embrace with open hands.

Congressman John Carter : Press Releases : CARTER ANNOUNCES ...09/12/07
Washington, Sep 12, 2007 -
U.S. Congressman John R. Carter (TX-31) today announced that the Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport has been awarded a $285,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The funds are used to boost civilian aviation capacity by upgrading former and joint use military airports.

Washington, May 12, 2005 -

Washington, D.C. –U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) is proud to announce today the first step in the appropriations process has been taken. The Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee approved $57,338,000 for military construction projects at Ft. Hood and $68,112,300,000 for veterans.

Carter, who sits on the subcommittee, said, "This is the first and most crucial step in the appropriations process and I am thrilled about the funding that is going toward projects at Ft. Hood."

At the request of Carter, an allocation of $4.1 million was made for a fire station at North Fort Hood. The funding will be used to construct a fire station with air rescue capability to replace the existing fire station. The existing fire station is antiquated, deteriorating, and is too small to accommodate modern fire fighting equipment. The existing fire station is located on the East side of Highway 36, while all future North Fort Hood construction, which includes barracks, head quarters, and motor pools, is planned on the West side. The separation will cause unacceptable delays in reaction times. This structure is included in the Future Years Defense Plan for FY09.
http://carter.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=40&parentid=6&sectiontree=6,40&itemid=570

Stimulus Funds Will Pay For New Fort Hood Hospital
Funds from the massive federal stimulus package will pay for construction of a new hospital at Fort Hood, Central Texas Congressman Chet Edwards said Tuesday evening.
WASHINGTON (March 17, 2009)—Funds from the $787 billion federal stimulus package will pay for construction of a new hospital at Fort Hood to replace the Vietnam War-era Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco, said Tuesday evening.
http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/41399507.html

HQ TXANG ANNOUNCEMENT #09-081
OFFICER VACANCY ANNOUNCEMNT
TEXAS AIR NATIONAL GUARD
POSITION: Legislative Liaison Officer (LLO)
LOCATION: Headquarters, Texas Air National Guard, Camp Mabry, Austin, TX
OPENING DATE: 19 AUG 09
GRADE: O-3 NTE O-5 CLOSING DATE: 19 Nov 09
AFSC: 1XXX, 2XXX, 3XXX, 6XXX
HOW TO APPLY: USAF, AF Reserves or ANG commissioned officers will submit a completed AF Form 1288(Application for Reserve Assignment), copies of the last three OPRs, records review rip, resume, letter of introduction and fitness results. Letters of recommendation may also be included. The AF FORM 1288 and RECORDS REVIEW RIP may be obtained from your unit orderly room or your servicing Military Personnel Flight.
All other applicants will submit a completed AF Form 24, Application for Appointment, certified college transcripts and a personal resume. AF Form 24 and resume will be detailed chronologically of civilian and military experience with special emphasis on areas of experience and education related to the position applying for.
PERSONAL INTERVIEWS: Applicants must be available for an interview. Applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be notified via phone or email in regards to the board details. Payment for travel IS NOT AUTHORIZED
All questions regarding this announcement should be directed to TSgt Andrea Marqueses at commercial (512) 782-5488 or DSN 954-5488.
SUBMIT EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO: andrea.m.marqueses@hqtx.ang.af.mil
SUMIT PAPER APPLICATIONS TO: HQ TXANG/A1
2200 W 35th Street, Bldg 9
Camp Mabry, TX 78703
NOTE: All applications must be postmarked by the close of business on 19 Nov 09. Applications that do not make the deadline will not be considered and returned without action.
All applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, and other non-merit factors.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Specialty Summary. Performs the duties of the Legislative Liaison Officer for Headquarters Texas Air National Guard (HQTXANG). Working with Wing Commanders, Civil Engineers and Wing Facility Utilization Board’s identifies high priority military construction projects for inclusion in the Future Year's Defense Plan (FYDP) and works directly with NGB staff members in coordinating project funding. Serves as the Headquarters TXANG functional expert on the federal and state authorizations, appropriations and budget processes and Congressional Staff relations. Manages the development and communication of state facility and equipment priorities to congressional members and their staff, including management of data submission at critical stages in the legislative process.
2. Duties and Responsibilities:
 Responsible for identifying State and Federal Funding sources to include facilities and equipment
 Briefs State and Federal Congressional issues and submission progress to the TXANG Commander and other staff as appropriate or required
 Responsible for the development and maintenance of congressional staff relations
 Develops and maintains biographical database on congressional members to include district and Washington contact data
 Develop and maintain information on the membership of congressional committees such as appropriations, armed services, etc.
 Development of easy to understand congressional member and staff communication literature outlining funding request
 Maintain database of past projects and funding by funding year and unit
 Coordinate and participate in Washington D.C. congressional visits for the TXANG Commander
 Process follow up contacts with congressional staff and committee member and obtain TAG letters
 Develop and maintain a working relationship with Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) Civil Engineer Programs Manager as well as State Programmer
 Provides funding and process guidance to Commanders on (possible) Congressional Add-on Opportunities
 Responsible for coordinating and participating with the Plans, Operations, and Military Support Officer (POMSO) in identifying resources in support of state emergencies
 Responsible, in conjunction with Plans officer, for coordination, planning and training exercises in military support to state and local civilian authorities
 Responsible for participating as a member of the Texas State Joint Services Facility Board
 Responsible for assisting in the development of the Force Management Planning
 Performs reviews when requested by Commanders
http://www.agd.state.tx.us/jobs/air/traditional/gsu/HQ-09-081%20Legislative%20Liaison.pdf