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  February 11, 2018 Greetings, Hurricane relief and military funding are critical measures for Texas and the entire country. They were the key victories in the Senate budget agreement this week, but were unfortunately held hostage to legislation that busts the non-defense budget cap by over $130 billion and irresponsibly suspends the debt limit to allow for unfettered spending for another year. This is wrong, cynical, and a bad deal for the American taxpayer. Instead, we should have the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today announced that they are accepting applications for judicial vacancies in Texas. The Senators have established a bipartisan panel of leading attorneys in Texas to help identify the most qualified candidates to fill these vacancies. This panel, known as the Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee, will review applications, interview candidates, and make recommendations to the Senators.  “It is vital...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Dick Durbin (D- Ill.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) in introducing the Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018 (CARI). The CARI Act restricts assistance to the Cambodian government due to actions taken as it relates to regional security, their failure to enforce sanctions against North Korea, and efforts to protect the rights and responsibilities enshrined in the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s budget agreement: “After much consideration, I will reluctantly vote for this legislation. This bill contains major victories; if hurricane relief and restoring vital defense spending were the only elements of this bill, I would be supporting it energetically and enthusiastically. Unfortunately—in addition to funding those critical priorities—this bill also...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in advance of the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics opening ceremony, recognizing the three Texans on the U.S. Olympic team: “The Lone Star State has a long, proud history of first-rate athletes – and the Texans on the 2018 U.S. Olympic Team are no exception. The accomplishments of the entire team leading up to this point are a testament to their extraordinary talent and relentless dedication. Heidi...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced the Senate will soon consider revised disaster relief legislation that includes $8 billion in more funding available for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts than the version that passed the U.S. House of Representatives in December: “Texas is working together to recover and rebuild stronger than ever,”...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Space, Science and Competiveness, today delivered the keynote address to the 21st Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference. There he discussed his efforts to advance America's leadership in space and his commitment to the International Space Station. He also urged for the swift confirmation of NASA Administrator nominee, Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.). Watch Sen. Cruz’s full remarks...

Please read below for a transcript of Sen. Cruz's floor speech or view the video here. "Reserving the right to object. I thank my friend from Iowa for his continued efforts both on behalf of Mr. Northey and working to find a commonsense solution to the issue that has thus far delayed Mr. Northey's confirmation. You know, the phrase “my friend” is used often in this body. Sometimes it is used in a hollow manner, but in this instance, Senator Grassley is my friend. He and I have worked...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed members of the Texas Water Conservation Association for the 14th annual Texas Water Day. There, he discussed the four major victories achieved for Texans in 2017, including repealing Obamacare’s individual mandate, and reducing the burden of federal regulations. Watch Sen. Cruz’s full remarks here. “Regulatory reform has been an unalloyed victory of this administration,” Sen. Cruz said. “Every...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sens. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today in introducing Eric’s Law, a bill that aims to deliver justice to victims and their families in federal death penalty cases. The legislation would permit prosecutors to impanel a second jury for sentencing if the first jury fails to reach a unanimous sentencing decision. Eric’s Law is named for Eric Williams, a federal correctional officer who...

  February 3, 2018 Greetings, This week, I was honored to have Pam Willeford of Sutherland Springs, Texas, attend as my guest to the State of the Union. Last November, in the wake of unspeakable evil, we mourned those lost in the mass shooting at First Baptist Church. Her husband, Stephen, demonstrated heroic bravery and courage as he engaged the shooter and risked his own life to save the lives of his neighbors and friends. Stephen and Pam’s commitment to the Sutherland Springs...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today penned the following op-ed for FoxNews.com highlighting the Senate Democrat’s opposition to the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, and his commitment to supporting pro-life legislation to protect the health and well-being of all women and unborn children.  Read the op-ed in its entirety here and below: Sen. Ted Cruz: Democrats are now so radicalized on abortion they can’t accept any limits on its...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following video highlighting his legislative efforts on behalf of 28 million Texans in 2018. Watch the full video here.  “In 2017, Congress rallied together to answer the mandate of the American people,” Sen. Cruz said. “In 2018, we must continue to deliver on our promises. Every day, I wake up committed to serving 28 million Texans – and the five bills I’ve introduced this month are just...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s first State of the Union address. “I thought the speech was very strong,” Sen. Cruz said. “The president highlighted the tremendous successes we had in 2017: passing a historic tax cut, reducing regulations, repealing the Obamacare individual mandate, and confirming a record number of strong constitutionalist judges. And the President underscored the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce at their 40th annual ‘SA to DC’ fly-in. There, he discussed the four major victories of 2017, from passing historic tax cuts, and repealing Obamacare’s individual mandate, to reducing the burden of federal regulations, and confirming strong, constitutionalist judges to the federal bench. He also shared his priorities for 2018 moving forward. Watch Sen. Cruz’s full...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the Senate Democrats’ filibuster of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: “Today, Senate Democrats continued their tradition of neglecting moral responsibility and blocked legislation that would put an end to abortions of babies older than five months and provide protections for unborn children capable of feeling pain. I am extremely disappointed with today’s vote....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) announced they will bring Stephen and Pam Willeford as their guests to the State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. “I am honored to have Pam Willeford attend as my guest at the State of the Union,” Sen. Cruz said. “Last November, in the wake of unspeakable evil, we mourned those lost in the mass shooting at First Baptist Church. Stephen demonstrated heroic bravery and courage as he...

  January 28, 2018 Greetings, This week, I was proud to join Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in introducing a bipartisan resolution declaring this week “National School Choice Week.” In recognition of “National School Choice Week,” I penned an op-ed for National Review, highlighting the renewed sense of urgency to ensure current students and the next generation are equipped and empowered with opportunity. Texans gathered to celebrate this movement at over 3,900 school...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today penned an op-ed for National Review in recognition of National School Choice Week. He also outlined his efforts to advance school choice for every child, with the introduction and passage of the Student Opportunity Amendment, which expands the already-popular 529 College Savings Accounts to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private, and religious schools.  Read the op-ed in its entirety here and...