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HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined 660 AM The Answer’s Mark Davis and AM 1070's Sam Malone to discussed the ongoing rescue and recovery operations for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, the coordination of resources between the local, state and federal governments and his visit to flooded neighborhoods on an airboat near the Addicks Reservoir. On the Mark Davis Show in Dallas, Sen. Cruz highlighted the ongoing successful coordination of resources between...

HOUSTON, Texas – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) visited with victims of the storm at the George R. Brown Convention Center, and surveyed the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in flooded neighborhoods on an airboat near the Addicks Reservoir. Still photos of Sen. Cruz’s visits may be viewed here.  During his visit near the Addicks Reservoir in Houston, Sen. Cruz joined Fox News’ Sean Hannity to discuss the ongoing rescue and recovery efforts in the areas affected by...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined KTSA’s Jack Riccardi Show in San Antonio and discussed the ongoing rescue and recovery efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Sen. Cruz highlighted the unity and support demonstrated within the affected areas, throughout the state and across the nation:  “In the face of a catastrophic storm, we’ve seen Texans come together,” Sen. Cruz said. “We’ve seen incredible heroes, police...

For hurricane preparedness tips for the 2018 hurricane season, click here. Individuals and households from the following 41 counties are currently eligible for Individual Assistance from FEMA:   Aransas, Austin, Bastrop, Bee, Brazoria, Caldwell, Calhoun, Chambers, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Gonzales, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Karnes, Kleberg, Lavaca, Lee, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Newton, Nueces, Orange, Polk, Refugio,...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined ‘Fox and Friends’ and other national and local media at the George R. Brown Convention Center shelter to discuss the ongoing rescue and recovery operations for Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey. Sen. Cruz also discussed the incredible spirit of Texans helping fellow Texans, demonstrating an outpouring of love, support, and care for storm victims. On ‘Fox and Friends’ Sen. Cruz discussed the gratitude...

ALIVIO DIRECTO DE FEMA PARA HABITANTES:• Para aplicar para asistencia con FEMA, haga clic aquí o marque 800-621-3362.• Personas y domicilios de los siguientes 39 condados son actualmente elegibles para "Asistencia Individual" de FEMA: Aransas, Austin, Bastrop, Bee, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Gonzales, Hardin, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Karnes, Kleberg, Lavaca, Lee, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Newton, Nueces,...

AUSTIN, Texas -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Tuesday joined President Donald Trump, Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) to tour areas around Corpus Christi that were impacted by the landfall of Hurricane Harvey late Friday night. Later on Tuesday, Sen. Cruz joined President Trump, along with Gov. Abbott, Sen. Cornyn, and U.S. Reps. Roger Williams (R-Texas), Kevin Brady (R-Texas), and Michael McCaul (R-Texas) to receive a briefing on the Texas’ storm...

HOUSTON, Texas – On Monday and Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) spoke with several radio and TV outlets to provide updates on local and state responses to the continuing rescue efforts for Texans affected by the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Harvey. Excerpts of Sen. Cruz's interviews and links to the full interviews can be found below. Photos of Sen. Cruz’s visits may be viewed here. On Corpus Christi's KIII-TV, Sen. Cruz discussed government officials’ priority to salvage...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today visited with Houstonians displaced by the impacts of Tropical Storm Harvey at the George R. Brown Convention Center. During his visit, Sen. Cruz spoke with anchors and correspondents on Fox News’ ‘Outnumbered,’ CNBC’s ‘Halftime Report,’ and MSNBC’s ‘Live With Katy Tur.’  Still photos of Sen. Cruz’s visit may be viewed here.  On Fox News, Sen. Cruz urged those in...

HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in the wake of flooded roadways that will prevent him from traveling out of Houston to Corpus Christi to survey storm damage from Hurricane Harvey: "Due to continuing rain and flooding in Houston, I regret that roadways are blocked and I will be unable to travel out of the city to join Gov. Abbott, Sen. Cornyn, and other state and local officials down in Corpus Christi this afternoon. I will remain in Houston,...

HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined Fox News' ‘America's News HQ,' The Weather Channel, and CNN's ‘Newsroom' to urge Texans to heed warnings from local officials and avoid all high water areas. Sen. Cruz also discussed his efforts to allocate resources into the affected regions. On Fox News, Sen. Cruz urged Texans to avoid high water areas, and heed warnings from local officials. "The state of Texas is hurting right now," Sen. Cruz said to Fox News' Eric Shawn....

HOUSTON, Texas- On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) visited the Harris County emergency operations center and received a briefing from Harris County officials leading the local response to Hurricane Harvey. Following the storm's landfall in Texas Friday night, the senator urged all Texans to continue to heed warnings and evacuation notices. "Hurricane Harvey made landfall last night in the vicinity of Rockport and Port Aransas, and early reports indicate extensive damage in those areas. We...

HOUSTON, Texas – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined San Antonio’s Joe Pags on WOAI and Houston’s Michael Berry on KTRH to discuss hurricane preparedness efforts and urge Texans in the path of Hurricane Harvey to heed the warnings of local officials. Sen. Cruz also discussed his efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare, and reduce the burden from Washington on small businesses, farmers and ranchers across the Lone Star state. When asked about Hurricane Harvey, Sen....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today sent a letter to President Trump urging him to grant Governor Greg Abbott’s request for an expedited major disaster declaration in advance of Hurricane Harvey’s landfall. “Given the potential catastrophic impact that the Hurricane may have on Texas communities, we strongly support this request and urge you to provide any and all emergency protective measures available by a major disaster...

EL PASO, Texas – As part of a two-day trip through the El Paso area, on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) toured Plastic Molding Technology, and participated in a town hall with employees. Later, Sen. Cruz received a briefing from El Paso Sector Border Patrol and toured the U.S./Mexico border. Thursday evening, Sen. Cruz participated in a town hall with Texas border patrol agents. Several local outlets covered Sen. Cruz’s visits in El Paso. Selected news is below: KDBC: Sen. Ted...

August 25, 2017 Greetings, As Hurricane Harvey barrels its way toward Texas, I urge all Texans, particularly in the Gulf Coast region to heed warnings from state and local officials, know your evacuation route, and avoid all high water areas. This is a very serious and dangerous storm, and is expected to bring high winds and historic amounts of rainfall over the next few days. Our state’s first responders stand ready to assist those affected by high winds and life-threatening flooding....

EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today visited with executives and employees of Plastic Molding Technology, where he toured the company's facility and participated in a town hall. Later in the day, Sen. Cruz also received a briefing from El Paso Sector Border Patrol and toured the U.S./Mexico border as part of a two-day trip through the El Paso area. Still photos and video of Sen. Cruz’s visits will be available here. At Plastic Molding Technology, Sen. Cruz discussed...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement urging Texans in the path of Hurricane Harvey to heed hurricane, tropical storm and storm surge warnings. “As Texas prepares for the potential impact in the Gulf Coast region from Hurricane Harvey, I urge all Texans in the path of the storm to heed warnings from local officials, know your evacuation route, and avoid all high water areas. This is a serious storm, with strong winds and what forecasters...

EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement on a federal judge's ruling to issue an injunction against the State of Texas' recently revised Voter ID law:  “Yesterday's decision to strike down Texas's commonsense Voter ID law undermines the rule of law and frustrates Texas’s responsibility to preserve the integrity of its elections. As the Supreme Court explained in Crawford v Marion County, ‘flagrant examples of [voter] fraud...