Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in observance of Thanksgiving Day:                  “Thanksgiving is a time of profound reflection and gratitude. As families and loved ones in Texas and across the country gather together, let us all stand united in recognition of the divine and enduring promise of America – a promise that led the Pilgrims to their first Thanksgiving and that has...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after the murder of a San Antonio police officer earlier today:                   “Our prayers go out to the family of Detective Benjamin Marconi, who was shot and killed today during a routine traffic stop outside of the San Antonio police headquarters. To the San Antonio Police Department and law enforcement officers all across the State of Texas, our message...

November 18, 2016 Greetings, Our founding documents established that our rights come from God Almighty, not the government – an idea that men and women all across the great State of Texas hold dear. This week, at the Federalist Society’s annual gathering in Washington, D.C., I had the opportunity to reflect on the need to restore our Constitution and the rule of law. For eight years under President Obama, Texans have felt an unprecedented assault on religious liberty, freedom of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Service Academy Nominations Board, established by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in 2013, today held its annual meeting to review applications and recommend the most qualified Texas candidates for nomination to our nation’s distinguished service academies.  Responsible for assessing hundreds of service academy applications, the board is comprised of service academy alumni, members of the National Guard and Reserves, active duty and retired military, and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today spoke at the 2016 Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention, where the convention theme was “The Jurisprudence and Legacy of Justice Scalia.” Sen. Cruz spoke about Justice Scalia’s legacy and the need to appoint strong, constitutionalist judges to the Supreme Court and throughout the federal judiciary. “The loss of Justice Scalia helped shape the recent presidential election as a referendum on his ideas:...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in support of President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) as his nominee for U.S. attorney general: “Sen. Jeff Sessions’ nomination as attorney general is great news for all of us who revere the Constitution and the rule of law. I have been honored to work with Sen. Sessions on many of our nation’s most important issues over the last four years. Sen....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shaun Donovan and Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) Administrator Howard Shelanski expressing concerns regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) pending Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rule. The Obama administration intends to finalize the GIPSA rule, affecting well-established marketing practices in the...

November 11, 2016 Greetings, Since its founding, America has been a beacon of hope across the globe, demonstrating for all the blessings of liberty. On this Veterans Day, Heidi and I are proud to recognize the brave men and women who have raised their right hands and sworn to protect our American way of life. For their service and sacrifice, we owe our veterans a debt that we can never fully repay. Home to 1.7 million veterans, the great State of Texas has a deep-seated appreciation for our...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released a new video in observance of Veterans Day, honoring those who have bravely served in our nation’s Armed Forces. Sen. Cruz also participated in the City of Houston’s 19th Annual “Houston Salutes American Heroes” Veterans Day Celebration, where he recognized the selfless sacrifices and unyielding courage of our veterans.  “On this Veterans Day, we stand together as a state and as a nation to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Texas State Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury) today penned an op-ed for The Texas Tribune in observance of Veterans Day, honoring the heroism and selfless devotion of the men and women who have served our country. Read Sen. Cruz and Sen. Birdwell’s op-ed in its entirety here and below: Thank a Veteran This WeekendThe Texas TribuneBy: Sen. Ted Cruz and State Sen. Brian BirdwellNovember 11, 2016  Audie Murphy’s name adorns...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in observance of Veterans Day:          “Since its founding, America has been a beacon of hope across the globe, demonstrating for all the blessings of liberty. On this Veterans Day, Heidi and I are proud to recognize the brave men and women who have raised their right hands and sworn to protect our American way of life. For their service and sacrifice, we owe our veterans...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today visited the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, where he met with officials, toured the facility, and honored veterans in a Veterans Day ceremony. “We are gathered here today to perform a very simple task – just to simply say ‘thank you’ to the men and women who have served our nation, who have stepped forward and risked everything,” Sen. Cruz said in his remarks. “I hope that all...

November 4, 2016 Greetings, For nearly seven years, Obamacare has failed millions of hardworking Texans and American families across the country. This disastrous law has increased health care costs, robbed Americans of good-paying jobs, and drastically limited insurance and provider choices as competition within the Obamacare exchanges has dwindled. For far too long, Washington bureaucrats have intruded between you and your doctor. Sadly, Texans are facing the largest reduction in the number of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, an article in Conservative Review highlighted U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) video fact-checking Obamacare as the law’s fourth open enrollment period begins and families across the nation learn that their previous health plans have been canceled and discover eye-popping premium increases. “With the start of open enrollment for Obamacare, a new video released by Sen. Ted Cruz exposes the many falsehoods Democrats told us about the so-called...

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released a video fact-checking Obamacare as the law’s fourth open enrollment period begins and families across the nation learn that their previous health plans have been canceled and discover eye-popping premium increases. Sen. Cruz calls out the Obama administration and Obamacare for burdening American families with the loss of health insurance, higher costs, and fewer options. Watch Sen. Cruz’s video in its entirety here.      ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently penned an op-ed for the Houston Chronicle highlighting Texas’ continued leadership in the fight for life and calling on Congress to end taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood. Sen. Cruz and Lt. Gov. Patrick make the case that Congress should protect the lives of unborn children and the well-being of their mothers. Read the op-ed in its entirety here and below: This month marks the 100th anniversary of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in recognition of Diwali: “Heidi and I join the Indian people and Indian-Americans in celebrating Diwali and marking the Hindu new year. This holiday is of seminal significance for hundreds of millions of Hindus around the world, including many of my fellow Texans. The central theme of Diwali, the triumph of good over evil and the victory of light over darkness, reinforces the shared hope and...

October 28, 2016 Greetings, Israel has been and always will be one of America’s closest allies. Recently, the United Nations’ hostility towards Israel was on display yet again as two anti-Israel resolutions were adopted in a deliberate attempt to rewrite Jerusalem’s history, and deny the historic connection of the Jewish people to holy sites in Israel’s capital, Jerusalem.  Prior to those votes – which were held by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding reports of the Obama administration’s attempts to claw back, in some cases via debt collectors and wage garnishment, enlistment bonuses that had been paid to members of the California National Guard:  “I applaud Secretary Carter for taking steps today to ensure that American soldiers who received enlistment bonuses due solely to bureaucratic error will not be forced to repay...