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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today met with local elected officials from the City of McKinney to discuss the city’s infrastructure programs and initiatives to increase economic development and jobs for hard-working Texans. Sen. Cruz also held a meeting with representatives from the Port of Victoria to discuss addressing burdensome regulations and expanding economic growth opportunities for the Port. “As I continue to meet with constituents from across the...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, penned an op-ed for the El Paso Times highlighting his efforts on behalf of Texas service members, including his 13 amendments that were included in the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “Our readiness challenges cannot be solved in one year, and will require sustained effort to reform,” Sen. Cruz wrote. “As we prepare for the FY 2019 National Defense...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, following the horrific shooting that took place on November 5, 2017. There, he spoke with congregation members, victims, and family members who lost loved ones in the shooting at First Baptist Church, offering a message of hope and comfort. “Six months ago, this community saw unspeakable evil, unimaginable ugliness. And yet beyond that evil,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivered remarks at the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) Annual Meeting, where he highlighted his efforts to defend the Second Amendment, including his letter to Citigroup and Bank of America, who have sought to restrict customers’ lawful gun purchases and gun sales, and his bill to improve school safety and prevent violent criminals from obtaining weapons. Several news outlets covered his remarks and legislative...

DALLAS, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) Annual Meeting, where he highlighted his efforts to defend the Second Amendment, including his letter to Citigroup and Bank of America, who have sought to restrict customers' lawful gun purchases and gun sales, and his bill to improve school safety and prevent violent criminals from obtaining weapons. Still photos of Sen. Cruz’s remarks may be viewed here. Watch Sen....

DALLAS, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today penned the following letter to the CEOs of Citigroup and Bank of America, in response to their recent efforts to limit business with those who exercise their lawful rights under the Second Amendment and to restrict their customers' lawful gun purchases and gun sales beyond what federal and state laws require. Sen. Cruz, in his role as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, also requested...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Dick Durbin (D- Ill.) today led a bipartisan group of seven senators in a letter to Wa Lone, and Kyaw Soe Oo, two Reuters journalists who have been imprisoned by the regime in Burma for documenting the ongoing genocide against the Rohingya people there.  “We write on World Press Freedom Day to express solidarity with you in the face of grave injustice as you remain wrongfully detained,” the senators wrote. “The...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today penned the following op-ed for the Dallas Morning News in advance of the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meeting. In the op-ed, Sen. Cruz highlights his commitment to defending the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. Read the op-ed in its entirety here and below: Ted Cruz: Freedom only exists if citizens have the means to defend itDallas Morning NewsMay 3, 2018By: Senator Ted Cruz  Today, tens of thousands...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in recognition of the National Day of Prayer: “On this National Day of Prayer, people of all faiths and churches join together in shared hope and supplication for the homeland they love. We recognize that without the blessings of divine providence, our human institutions and mortal plans would all be for nothing.  “I invite all Texans to join me in prayer for our nation: That America may...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the Dominican Republic’s announcement earlier this week to sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan: “I am alarmed by the Dominican Republic's decision to recognize the People's Republic of China and sever relations with Taiwan. This move is the latest victory for Beijing in its campaign to erode Taiwan's national security and democracy. Red China is using its vast economic resources to...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) today issued the following statements regarding the Air Force’s announcement nominating Dyess Air Force Base as an official candidate to host the B-21 bomber. “For decades, Dyess Air Force Base and the Abilene community have been a pillar of our nation’s strategic capabilities and deterrence,” Sen. Cruz said. “With today’s announcement that Dyess has...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), along with Gov. Greg Abbott, penned a letter to Under Secretary of the U.S. Army, Ryan McCarthy, advocating for Texas to host the new Army Futures Command. Among the cities under consideration are Houston, Austin, and Dallas. According to the Army, establishment of the Army Futures Command is the most significant Army reorganization effort since 1973. Army Futures Command will be the fourth Army Command and will be...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following video highlighting his efforts to leverage NAFTA renegotiations to unleash the United States’ full economic potential and to prioritize American jobs and competitiveness. Recently, Sen. Cruz joined Sens. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) in a letter to President Trump, urging him and the Administration to adopt a broader view of NAFTA negotiations and include a historic Competitiveness Chapter...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on the passing of beloved Texan, James Avery:  “James Avery is a Texas legend whose contributions to our state will live on, both through the jewelry he crafted for countless of proud Texans across our state and beyond, and the investments he made in the Kerrville, San Antonio, and greater Texas areas across six decades of leadership in the Texas business community. “Avery served our nation...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued a statement following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s revelations about Iran’s nuclear program: “Today’s stunning revelations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu powerfully demonstrate why the Obama Iran nuclear deal is not just unfixable, but truly catastrophic. The Prime Minister’s presentation was remarkable—unprecedented—and worth watching in full. Through...

HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species (SAVES) Act, which would remove regulatory burdens for ranchers and conservators engaged in captive breeding of exotic wildlife, while promoting animal conservation in the United States. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) has introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 2603. “Non-native species and wildlife within Texas are an important economic...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) penned a letter to Secretary of the Army, Mark T. Esper, urging the Army to consider both Fort Hood and Fort Bliss to host the Army’s 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division following the unit’s conversion from an Infantry Brigade Combat Team to an Armored Brigade Combat Team.   “We write regarding the conversion of the Army’s 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division from an Infantry Brigade...

  April 29, 2018 Greetings, This week, I discussed my priorities for NAFTA modernization with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo and a number of Texans both in my D.C. office and in West Texas. I met with members of the Texas Association of Businesses, The Plains Cotton Cooperative, and the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in my Washington, D.C. office, before traveling to Andrews and Seminole, Texas. Texans across the state are watching NAFTA renegotiations...

SEMINOLE, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday visited Andrews and Seminole, Texas, where he met with local officials and community and business leaders. In both meetings, Sen. Cruz participated in a Q&A with attendees, and discussed his priorities for the agriculture and oil and gas communities, including NAFTA renegotiation and infrastructure modernization, among other issues. Still photos of Sen. Cruz's visits may be viewed here. "It's always a pleasure to visit the men and...