Statement record
John Cornyn — Jul 8, 2024
U.S. Senator (R-TX) · Jul 8, 2024
On July 8, 2024, Cornyn spoke on the Senate floor after Beryl’s Texas landfall. Office excerpts: “Early this morning, Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category One Hurricane.” He said he had reached county judges and mayors in the hardest-hit areas and would work with Gov. Abbott on federal disaster relief. He urged Texans to follow local guidance and thanked first responders and linemen. Relief; no climate. The excerpts do not name tornadoes or a death count.
Analysis notes
GOP senator. In-window (landfall day). Primary: cornyn.senate.gov. Cruz July 9 letter remains the seeded Texas-delegation exhibit.
Codes
- Attacks Federal Response no — Offers to work with the state on federal disaster relief.
- In Window yes — July 8 within Beryl window.
- Disaster Mention yes — Names Hurricane Beryl landfall in Texas.
- Climate Connection no — No climate framing.