During my trip to Corpus Christi, Rockport, Austin, all around the state, these are the stories I heard in Houston, Beaumont, and other cities; all of them devastated. But in none of them was their spirit destroyed Read more about Time to Get to Work on Harvey Aid
As Hurricane Harvey swept through the southern part of our state, we have seen the images of the devastation and the destruction brought upon by this horrific storm. However, with these horrific images, we have also seen neighbors helping neighbors, strangers caring for strangers, and an outpouring of love, prayers, and support from Texans across the state and Americans across the country. Read more about Praying for Texas
This policy, while well-intentioned, was implemented without the approval of Congress by a President who exceeded his authority under the Constitution. This President now has the chance to work with Congress towards finding a solution to this issue where his predecessor failed. Read more about Cornyn on Trump Administration’s DACA Announcement
What happens when all signs of the Confederacy disappear? Will we become a more peaceful, compassionate or even more civil society? Will our history change for the better? Will our past transgressions disappear? I think not. Read more about Will Confederacy History Be Annihilated?
This Labor Day comes at a moment when Houston and the Gulf Coast will need more blue-collar tradesmen and women than ever before thanks to the devastation left by Hurricane Harvey over the last week. While we honor the skilled workforce, we also recognized this simple truth: It will be more difficult to find the people who will do the work.Read more about This Labor Day, Hats Off to the Blue-Collar Workers Who Will Rebuild the Gulf Coast
I released the following statement after supporting a measure to provide $7.85 billion in relief funding for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey: 
During my trip to Corpus Christi, Rockport, Austin, all around the state, these are the stories I heard in Houston, Beaumont, and other cities; all of them devastated. But in none of them was their spirit destroyed 
A volunteer rescuer died on his way to help flood victims from Hurricane Harvey. His family said he was a recipient of President Barrack Obama’s Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) amnesty program. 
As Hurricane Harvey swept through the southern part of our state, we have seen the images of the devastation and the destruction brought upon by this horrific storm. However, with these horrific images, we have also seen neighbors helping neighbors, strangers caring for strangers, and an outpouring of love, prayers, and support from Texans across the state and Americans across the country. 
This policy, while well-intentioned, was implemented without the approval of Congress by a President who exceeded his authority under the Constitution. This President now has the chance to work with Congress towards finding a solution to this issue where his predecessor failed. 
What happens when all signs of the Confederacy disappear? Will we become a more peaceful, compassionate or even more civil society? Will our history change for the better? Will our past transgressions disappear? I think not. 
This Labor Day comes at a moment when Houston and the Gulf Coast will need more blue-collar tradesmen and women than ever before thanks to the devastation left by Hurricane Harvey over the last week. While we honor the skilled workforce, we also recognized this simple truth: It will be more difficult to find the people who will do the work. 
President Trump will — possibly before the weekend - 
