GOOD NEWS ON VACCINE AVAILABILITY IN TEXAS

There is excellent news on the vaccine front in Texas: starting this week, all Texans who are 16 years old and over can get a vaccine.

I was proud to vote for legislation in Congress last year that encouraged partnership between the government and private sector to develop a vaccine in record time and also require insurance to cover it, and additional legislation that allocated significant resources to vaccine distribution.

Now, I’m sponsoring legislation to ensure Texas is getting its fair share of the COVID vaccine. I’m also calling on the Biden Administration to publish the formula used to allocate vaccines to the states after reports surfaced that we weren’t getting our fair share of the vaccine.

The sooner we get vaccinated, the sooner we get back to normal. Here are some resources to help you do that:

Use this map to find vaccine availability across Texas
Click here to find a vaccine provider near you and schedule an appointment
Sign up here for vaccine availability alerts
For veterans, the VA has tools specifically for you to get vaccinated

Please pass this information along to your family, friends, and loved ones. We’re closer each day to the end of this pandemic, and the vaccine is our best weapon against it.

Democrat Math

Democrat Math

The $1.9 TRILLION package means each American pays $5,750. The government then gives (some of) you back $1,400.

This is Democrat math.

IMPORTANT RESOURCES AND INFORMATION ON POWER OUTAGES AND INCLEMENT WEATHER

If you need assistance, call my office at (713) 860-1330 or (202) 225-6565. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or are having a medical emergency. I have included links below where you can find important updates, shelter information, and other helpful resources. Stay strong, stay warm, and stay safe. We will get through this.

RESOURCES

Warming Shelters in Houston
Power Outage Information
Ready Harris Winter Weather Resources

ERCOT UPDATE
I spoke directly with ERCOT and they are working tirelessly to get more power back on the grid. If you have power, use it minimally. This makes it easier to get power back to your neighbors who don’t have it. The grid itself is stable. Once we get power sources up and running to meet demand, it will flow out quickly. 

UTILITY CONSERVATION
ATTENTION HOUSTON:There is a boil water notice in the Houston area. Check with your local provider to see if you are impacted. If you do not have power to boil water, use bottled water. Please inform your neighbors as well.
 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

From the City of Houston

Water
Houston’s water and wastewater systems are experiencing low pressure. To help maintain water pressure in the system during this winter weather event, please use water only for essential tasks and help conserve water by not running washing machines, dishwashers, or watering outdoors.

Once temperatures rise above freezing and power is restored, these are the best ways to thaw frozen water pipes:
Open cabinet doors to circulate heatUse hair dryers, heat lamps or portable space heatersDO NOT USE open flames and/or propane torches (fire hazard)Continue to conserve water after pipes have thawed.

Energy
Houstonians among with all of Texas are experiencing power outages. Houston OEM is urging everyone to conserve as much energy as possible. Power outages are expected to continue throughout Monday and Tuesday.

Conserve energy by:
Turn off and unplug non-essential lights and appliances; and avoid using large appliances (e.g. ovens, washing machines, etc.).Turn down thermostats to 68 degrees or lowerOpen blinds and shades to take advantage of the sun’s natural heat during the dayClose shades and blinds at night to reduce the amount of heat lost through windows.We urge all residents to conserve resources such as electricity and water.

During ERCOT rotating outages this is what you can expect:
Depending on the severity of the power generation shortfall, rotating outages may impact customers more than once.CenterPoint Energy will continue these rotating outages until it receives direction from ERCOT that the electric supply in Texas has stabilized and can resume normal operations.
Click here for more information from the City of Houston.
5 Lessons For America On Veterans Day

5 Lessons For America On Veterans Day

I was honored to speak at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for the Veterans Day Commemoration.

Veterans Day is more than just honoring veterans. It serves as a reminder of what veterans fought for, and what they can teach us.

These are 5 lessons in fortitude.

Left vs Right: The Economy

Left vs Right: The Economy

The Biden and Harris tax plan will raise taxes across the board, even for the middle class, according to the Wharton School of Business. And Democrats in Congress have vowed to overturn the tax cuts that spurred economic growth.

During this pandemic, Democrat cities and states have made it harder for businesses to succeed. And we saw the slowest economic growth period in history under a Democrat president, according to the Economic Cycle Research Institute.

The left’s policies on the economy do not work.

Republicans have a simple approach to the economy: let people keep more of their hard-earned money and make it easier for businesses to succeed. It’s why Republican states like Texas have the best climate for businesses in the country while Democrat states like California drive businesses away, according to recent studies.

If you want less taxes, less regulation, and more prosperity, vote Republican.