WASHINGTON, D.C. – The press office of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement: “In response to reports that an aide from another Senate office has tested positive for COVID-19, Sen. Cruz has temporarily closed the D.C. office […]
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Sens. Cruz, Lee to Introduce RESULTs for Coronavirus Patients Act
Announce plan to introduce legislation that would fast-track approval for certain drugs and devices to combat COVID-19 pandemic WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the threat of the coronavirus pandemic or COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the United States and around the world, […]
Sen. Cruz Gives an Update From Self-Quarantine, Discusses Latest on Coronavirus With the Michael Berry Show
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who is currently at his home in Texas after a brief interaction 13 days ago with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19, called into KTRH’s ‘The Michael Berry Show’ on Tuesday to discuss the latest news about the coronavirus […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $766 Million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $766.2 million in local sales tax allocations for March, 7.7 percent more than in March 2019. These allocations are based on sales […]
AG Paxton Establishes Resource Webpage for Volunteer Security in Houses of Worship
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today launched a webpage containing educational materials and resources for volunteer security teams to legally and effectively protect houses of worship. The webpage at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/houses-worship details Texans’ constitutional rights, necessary laws and licenses related to carrying firearms, […]
Olson Leads Effort to Ensure Texas Hospital Funding
Washington, DC — Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) led a Texas delegation effort with Reps. Burgess (R-TX), Fletcher (D-TX) and Veasey (D-TX) to protect Medicaid funds for Texas hospitals. Olson was joined by the entire Texas delegation in sending a letter […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Issues Statement on the Agency’s Telework Exercise
“As part of my effort to ensure the Comptroller’s office can provide seamless continuity of operations and safeguard the health of our employees, we conducted an agencywide telework exercise on Tuesday, March 10. Approximately 1,800 Comptroller employees, representing the majority of […]
Cornyn Meets with Houston Professional Firefighters’ Association
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Roy Cormier, Director of the Houston Professional Firefighters’ Association (HPFFA), for an update on the progress the HPFFA is making in the Houston area, as well as to thank him for […]
Sen. Cruz Praises Nomination of Trey Trainor to the Federal Election Commission
Submits to the record a statement in support of his nomination WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today submitted to the record the following statement on Trey Trainor to be a member […]
AG Paxton’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit Reaches Milestone with 12,000 Total Arrests
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today commended the Fugitive Apprehension Unit of his office for reaching a significant milestone since its inception in 2003. The unit achieved its 12,000 arrest with the capture of Robert Chapa for violating […]
