Ted Cruz — Jul 22, 2026

← Findings

July 22, 2026, Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn wrote President Trump asking him to grant Gov. Abbott’s major disaster declaration for 33 Texas counties after this month’s Hill Country floods. Two people died. Preliminary damage estimates totaled $489.7 million. They asked for public assistance, hazard-mitigation grants, SBA loans, and tax relief.

Codes

• Disaster Mention yes — Names this month’s Hill Country floods and the disaster-declaration request.
• Climate Connection no — Aid and recovery. No climate cause.
• Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no — Republican speakers asking for aid.