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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today reintroduced The Educational Freedom Accounts Act (EFAA), which creates a unique educational choice program in Washington, D.C. that empowers parents and provides opportunity to every public school student in the nation's capital, including those enrolled in public charter schools. This bill is an important step forward in empowering parents and advancing the next generation of students, as Washington, D.C. schools fall under the jurisdiction...

November 25, 2017 Greetings, At Thanksgiving, we pause and thank God for the gift of freedom. This gift, first sought by the Pilgrims in their courageous journey to the New World, has been woven into the very fabric of our nation. We are grateful for the sacrifices of generations of Americans who have defended the liberty we all enjoy. All across America this week, families and loved ones gather to reflect, and celebrate our abundant blessings. In Texas, we’ve seen our share of heartbreak...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in observance of Thanksgiving Day: “At Thanksgiving, we pause and thank God for the gift of freedom. This gift, first sought by the Pilgrims in their courageous journey to the New World, has been woven into the very fabric of our nation. We are grateful for the sacrifices of generations of Americans who have defended the liberty we all enjoy.  “All across America this week, families and...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly today penned an op-ed for Roll Call urging the FCC establish a strong deregulatory federal framework for broadband regulations to preempt state and local regulators. Read the op-ed in its entirety here and below: Stop the Next Internet Power GrabFCC should establish a strong deregulatory federal framework for broadband regulationsRoll CallSen. Ted Cruz and Michael O’RiellyNovember 21, 2017 The...

HOUSTON, Texas – El día de hoy, el Senador Ted Cruz (R-Texas) ofreció un mensaje instando a los sobrevivientes de Huracán Harvey a registrarse con la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA) para calificar para asistencia federal. El plazo para Asistencia Individual es el 30 de noviembre. Constituyentes de Texas pueden registrarse visitando la página www.DisasterAssistance.gov, llamando al 1-800-621-3362, visitando un centro de recuperación de...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today urged Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order to qualify for Individual Assistance by Thursday, November 30th. Texans can register for Individual Assistance at disasterassistance.gov, by phone (1-800-621-3362), or in person. The full video transcript is below, and may be viewed here. “Hi, I’m Ted Cruz. In the face of the disaster that Hurricane Harvey wrought...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement praising President Donald Trump’s decision to re-list North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism:  “Today’s decision to re-list North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism is a major milestone, and I applaud President Trump for taking decisive action.  This critical designation results from the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, which included...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement praising Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ $98 million grant announced today that provides funding for law enforcement agencies across the country. Nine law enforcement agencies in Texas will receive grant funding, allowing them to hire an additional 98 full-time law enforcement officers. Of those 179 law enforcement agencies across the country that will receive grant funding, 80 percent agreed to cooperate...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the attack this morning on two Big Bend Sector Border Patrol agents: “Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez, who was killed this morning in the line of duty. We are also praying for the full recovery of his partner, who was also attacked. “This is a stark reminder of the ongoing threat that an unsecure border poses to the...

November 18, 2017 Greetings, This week, the Senate passed the final version of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is now headed to President Trump’s desk. I was proud to support this legislation, which provides numerous military necessities, including over $479 million in military construction funds to the state of Texas for 2018. I sponsored or cosponsored 21 amendments that were adopted into the bill, benefitting both Texas and our military interests abroad and in...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding the administration’s proposed funding levels for hurricane and storm recovery that were released today: “The administration must keep its repeated commitments to provide Texas with the funding it needs to recover from Hurricane Harvey. I will carefully review OMB’s latest supplemental funding request, including its justifications for the proposed spending amounts. However, the...

HOUSTON, Texas – 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 former...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of their resolution commending and congratulating the Houston Astros on winning the 2017 Major League Baseball World Series. “The Astros’ tremendous and historic victory two weeks ago has lifted the spirits of the entire Lone Star state,” Sen. Cruz said. “Houstonians and Texans have stood shoulder to shoulder in the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding passage of the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides numerous military necessities, including over $479 million in military construction funds to the state of Texas for 2018. Sen. Cruz sponsored or cosponsored 21 amendments that were successfully adopted, benefitting both Texas and our military interests abroad and in space. “By providing for the defense of this...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter to Heather Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force, urging her to come to the defense of Col. Leland Bohannon, who was heavily sanctioned for exercising his religious beliefs. The letter is also signed by Sens. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), James Inhofe (R-Okla.), John Kennedy (R-La.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Roger F. Wicker (R-Miss.). “Our country was founded by people who risked...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett and former Texas Solicitor General Jim Ho to fill the vacancies in the state of Texas on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. At the confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which Sen. Cruz is a member, the Senator praised their experience and commitment to the rule of law. “Today is a special day because we have two nominees for the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in support of President Donald Trump’s selection of Alex Azar as his nominee for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services:  “I was delighted to learn of President Trump’s nomination of Alex Azar as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. Alex has been a friend for over two decades; he is a brilliant conservative and a devoted public servant. Most importantly, Alex...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivered remarks aboard the USS Lexington at the ‘Salute to Veterans’ ceremony in Corpus Christi. There, he thanked veterans and their families for their selfless sacrifice. Several media outlets covered Sen. Cruz’s visit in Corpus Christi. Selected news coverage is below: KRIS: Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at USS Lexington Veterans Day Ceremony“U.S. Senator Ted Cruz made a visit to the Coastal Bend Saturday to...

November 11, 2017 Greetings, This week, Texas faced an unspeakable evil. On Monday, I visited Sutherland Springs and spoke with the injured, and family, friends, and neighbors who lost loved ones and friends, as well as community members and first responders. On Wednesday, I joined Vice President Pence at a prayer vigil for the victims. In the wake of this horrific tragedy, we are seeing a community come together. We are praying for the loved ones of the victims in this small Texas...