Austin News

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.

“Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been traveling across the state of Texas, where our communities have been battered by extreme weather of one kind or another,” said Sen. Cornyn.

He noted that many areas are still in the process of clearing debris, restoring power, and assessing damage. “I’ve spoken with leaders throughout these regions about the recovery process and offering a helping hand,” he added.

Governor Abbott has acted swiftly to secure necessary resources and support from both state and federal levels. “Governor Abbott has worked quickly to ensure Texas receives the resources and support it needs from the state, and he requested assistance from the federal government, too,” Sen. Cornyn stated.

Senator Cornyn also mentioned his collaboration with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in communicating with the administration about the urgency of these resources. “Senator Cruz and I have been in communication with the administration to emphasize how critical these resources are, and we’ve urged the President to grant the Governor’s request for all of the affected counties,” he said.

Many counties are still waiting for crucial disaster declarations. “Many counties are still waiting for that critical declaration, and I urge the administration to move expeditiously to grant those requests as soon as possible to unlock critical assistance,” emphasized Sen. Cornyn.

With hurricane season officially underway and experts predicting an active season, Sen. Cornyn expressed his hopes for a swift recovery for all impacted communities in Texas.