some in congress &amp; the admin are wringing their hands this will be used as excuse for some mexicans to claim asylum / migrate to u.s.  well, 1) tamaulipas is already a level 4 state... (state dept says), 2) asylum either applies or it does not, &amp; 3) we must #stopcartelterrorists  qt @konniburton if implemented, the designation has the capability to help combat the inner-workings and far-reaching network of the criminal organizations and their sophisticated shadow economy. @sbmcconnell w/@thetexannews has more.