These absences are not merely unintended and unavoidable interruptions in public service.

I appreciate you, I couldn't be prouder.

At the same time that we’re responding to Kerrville, there have been an abundance of storms in large parts of the state of the state of Texas that have impacted lives, and taken lives.

A disaster warning system is in the works, which will ensure better preparation and better alerts.

Who is to blame? Know this, that’s the word choice of losers.

Texas continues to stand ready to deploy all necessary resources to support Texans as severe storms move across our state.

President Donald Trump approved my request to add more counties to his disaster declaration, which will provide critical assistance to Texans and communities impacted by the devastating flooding.

If you make a prank call or provide false information, that’s a crime. ... So you better be correct.

You asked, and I’m going to use your words: 'Who’s to blame?' Know this: That’s the word choice of losers.

Thank you for that major disaster declaration. It ensures that we’re going to be able to more effectively respond and help rebuild.

We will not stop until every missing person is accounted for.

President Trump, Secretary Noem, and FEMA have been exceptional partners throughout the flood response.

We must ensure better preparation for such events in the future.

Know this: that’s the word choice of losers.

What Texas is all about is solutions.

Legislation that provides a revised congressional redistricting plan in light of constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice.

FEMA is clunky and slow.

There is more work to be done, particularly in the aftermath of the devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country.

We delivered on historic legislation in the 89th Regular Legislative Session that will benefit Texans for generations to come.

Know this, that’s the word choice of losers.

the death toll from the floods had surpassed 100, with at least 160 others missing.

Texas stands united in mourning. May God bring comfort to every family affected and strength to our first responders.

161 people are known to be missing in Kerr County alone.

The way winners talk is not to point fingers. They talk about solutions.

That’s the word choice of losers.