Coronavirus
March 23rd, 2020
The chief executive officer of Dallas County, Texas, unveiled a model that predicts up to 583,000 Texans could die from COVID-19 without effective action. The model presents a best-case scenario where only 5,000 would die...
March 20th, 2020
We need more life-saving ventilators, respirators, and personal protective equipment for our healthcare professionals - and manufacturers in Texas can help us achieve this.
March 19th, 2020
As we continue to join together as a nation to fight COVID-19, I wanted to share some important information on the actions Congress and the Administration have taken to assist small businesses.
March 19th, 2020
I know this is a time of serious uncertainty for both the physical and financial health of our families and our country, but I want to assure my constituents, the 29 million people that I'm privileged to represent in the...
March 17th, 2020
City and county officials on Monday ordered all bars and clubs to close for 15 days, and for restaurants to eliminate sit-down service, in response to new federal government coronavirus guidelines.
March 16th, 2020
I issued the following statements – an update regarding Coronavirus; and comments regarding the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and House passage of S.J.Res. 68, a War Powers Resolution...
March 13th, 2020
President Trump declared a national emergency Friday as the number of daily new coronavirus cases in the US continues to rise. The declaration will help ease the distribution of up to $50 billion in federal emergency funds...
March 13th, 2020
Yesterday on the Senate floor, I discussed the need for the Senate to set aside partisan politics and work together on a bipartisan economic package to help Americans impacted by the coronavirus. The Senate canceled the...
March 12th, 2020
With over 120,000 cases and 4,500 deaths since it was first reported, the coronavirus has become a global pandemic, and it requires a global medical response. Many countries with the renowned research facilities and safety...
March 11th, 2020
Mayor Sylvester Turner on Wednesday ordered the shutdown of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo due to concerns about coronavirus after a Montgomery County man with no recent travel history tested positive for COVID-19....
March 20th, 2020
Some say our healthcare industry could be overwhelmed by increased demands because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
March 20th, 2020
I spoke on the Senate floor yesterday about the two laws Congress has passed to address the coronavirus pandemic and the next steps they are working on. Excerpts of my floor remarks are below, and downloadable audio and...
March 19th, 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order that temporarily closes schools, bars and gyms – and limits restaurant service to takeout and delivery orders only amid COVID-19 concerns.
March 19th, 2020
President Trump initially kept reasonable travel restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but with the virus spreading inside the United States, he is already shifting from minimizing its threat — his first...
March 17th, 2020
This new grant from the CDC will help Texas state and local health entities contain and mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus. Only by working together can we flatten the curve and stop the spread of this virus, and I thank...
March 16th, 2020
I voted in favor of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to provide immediate assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including free testing for all Americans.Members in our community have felt...
March 13th, 2020
President Trump formally declared a national emergency Friday afternoon to address the burgeoning coronavirus pandemic.
March 13th, 2020
Over the last few months, the coronavirus outbreak that began in Wuhan, China has developed into a global threat. The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is now present in over 100 countries with over 100,000 confirmed...
March 12th, 2020
The CDC has awarded $35 million in Texas funds to reimburse localities like San Antonio, for example, which has borne much of the responsibility for quarantining individuals at Lackland Air Force Base. This is a start in the...
March 10th, 2020
How many cases? Where are they? Who is at risk? Here are the answers to questions about how the new strain of coronavirus is playing out in Texas.