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Senator Cruz praises bipartisan effort securing permits for Texas border bridges
By Midland Times | Jun 3, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC – Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued a statement following President Biden's issuance of presidential permits for new and expanded bridges in Eagle Pass, Laredo, and Brownsville. This development results from a bicameral, bipartisan legislative effort to streamline the process led by Sen. Cruz.
Cruz Cornyn urge swift federal aid for Texas counties hit by severe storms
By Midland Times | Jun 3, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) have called on President Biden to expedite the approval of federal disaster aid for counties in Texas severely affected by recent storms. The counties awaiting Individual Assistance include Austin, Bell, Coryell, Ellis, Henderson, Kaufman, Leon, Navarro, Newton, and Tyler. Those pending Public Assistance encompass Austin, Bosque, Collin, Concho, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Falls, Freestone, Grimes, Hamilton, Hardin, Hill, Houston, Kaufman, Lampasas, Leon, Limestone, Madison, McCulloch, Milam...
Cornyn urges Biden to approve disaster declarations for storm-hit Texas counties
By Midland Times | Jun 3, 2024
On June 3, 2024, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the severe storms that recently affected various regions of Texas and urged President Biden to approve Governor Abbott’s remaining disaster declaration requests for counties still awaiting relief. Speaking on the Senate floor, Sen. Cornyn highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by these communities.
Pfluger announces winner of 2024 congressional art competition
By Midland Times | May 31, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for the 11th Congressional District of Texas: Killeen High School senior Emily Parsons with her piece titled "The American Dream." Emily’s artwork depicts a family at sunset, symbolizing American prosperity and happiness. The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., for a year, where it can be viewed by visitors and Members of Congress.
FAA reauthorization act aims to boost aerospace innovation
By Midland Times | May 31, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Representative Brian Babin (R-Texas) visited Venus Aerospace’s Houston headquarters today, joining Sassie Duggleby, the company’s CEO and co-founder. Following a tour of Venus Aerospace, a startup focused on high-speed flight engineering, Sen. Cruz discussed how the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 will accelerate aviation innovation.
Cruz leads amicus brief urging SCOTUS review on case impacting Second Amendment
By Midland Times | May 31, 2024
On May 31, 2024, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant certiorari in Estados Unidos Mexicanos v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. Several senators joined Sen. Cruz’s brief, including Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)....
Abbott supports TEA's new open education resource initiative
By Midland Times | May 30, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement in support of the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) new open education resource (OER) instructional materials unveiled this morning.
Senator Ted Cruz visits Austin airport following FAA Reauthorization Act passage
By Midland Times | May 30, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, visited Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Tuesday to discuss the impact of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. During his visit, Sen. Cruz also highlighted his new legislation, the IVF Protection Act.
Senator Cruz criticizes Trump verdict as politically motivated
By Midland Times | May 30, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a statement following a New York jury's verdict finding former President Donald Trump guilty.
Senators introduce bill supporting pregnant women through MOMS Act
By Midland Times | May 29, 2024
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Katie Britt (R-AL) have introduced the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act, aimed at providing critical support to women during prenatal, postpartum, and early childhood development stages. The legislation seeks to enhance access to resources and assistance for mothers and their children.
American business groups applaud passage through Senate; call on House approval
By Midland Times | May 29, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A range of industry groups today expressed support for a resolution authored and passed through the Senate last week by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, as it advances to the House of Representatives. The resolution disapproves of and reverses a rule by the Biden administration’s Department of Energy (DOE) on gas furnace efficiency standards, which would effectively ban non-condensing gas furnace models.
Governor Abbott honors fallen heroes at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
By Midland Times | May 28, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen.
Governor Abbott renews wildfire disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties
By Midland Times | May 28, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a wildfire disaster proclamation initially issued on February 27, 2024. The original proclamation certified that wildfires beginning on February 23, 2024, posed an imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property in several counties.
Pfluger introduces resolution commemorating 100 years of U.S Border Patrol
By Midland Times | May 28, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger joined 17 Republican colleagues on the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee in introducing a resolution to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol. The Border Patrol's primary mission is to "detect and prevent the illegal entry of aliens into the United States." The resolution honors the men and women, past and present, who have dedicated their lives to securing and defending America's borders.
Senator Cruz introduces bill to repeal natural gas tax
By Midland Times | May 28, 2024
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has introduced legislation aimed at repealing the Natural Gas Tax included in the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. This tax, specifically a methane emissions fee, is viewed by Cruz and his supporters as a measure that would increase energy costs for consumers and place additional burdens on American families amidst historic inflation.
Officials outline next steps after securing nonstop flight from San Antonio to Washington D.C
By Midland Times | May 24, 2024
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), U.S. Representatives Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), and San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, along with aviation and community leaders, held a press conference to discuss the passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 into law. This legislation includes a provision for a nonstop flight from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
House passes bill blocking noncitizen voting rights in Washington D.C
By Midland Times | May 23, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman August Pfluger's legislation today by a bipartisan vote of 262-143 to block noncitizens from voting in Washington, D.C. In 2022, the D.C. Council enacted the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act, which allows noncitizens, including illegal immigrants, to vote in local elections.