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PORT ARANSAS, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today visited Lamar, Rockport, Fulton and Port Aransas to thank first responders and dedicated volunteers for their kind and brave service for the communities. There, he visited several Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) and firehouses, helped residents remove debris, and visited local relief distribution centers. Earlier in the day, he visited the Victoria Co. EOC and a non-profit relief distribution center.  Still photos and video...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Space, Science and Competitiveness issued the following statement in support of President Donald Trump’s nomination of Representative Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.) as NASA administrator: “I applaud President Trump for nominating Rep. Jim Bridenstine to be the next NASA administrator. He is a strong, principled and effective leader, has been a close ally in the House, and I count him as a dear...

VICTORIA, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today received a briefing from officials at the Victoria County Emergency Operations Center. There, Sen. Cruz thanked first responders for their selfless service, and discussed the ongoing successful coordination of resources between the local, state, and federal governments. Still photos and video of Sen. Cruz’s visit will be available here. “Let me just say to all of you, thank you for the incredible jobs y’all are...

September 1, 2017 Greetings, I want to thank everyone who has contributed to Hurricane Harvey rescue and relief efforts. Thank you to the first responders, friends, and neighbors who gave up time, money, and resources. Thank you to those who risked their lives in order to save the lives of others. In the midst of the destruction Texas has faced this past week from Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath, I remain incredibly encouraged about the outpouring of love, support and care we are seeing for...

HOUSTON, Texas - On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) visited with members of the U.S. Coast Guard at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base. There, Sen. Cruz met with Captain Kevin Oditt, commander of Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston, and joined a helicopter crew in flight where he surveyed the impact of the storm on the Houston-Galveston region. Later, Sen. Cruz greeted returning rescue swimmers, pilots, and maintenance crews from units across the country and thanked them for saving...

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...