Senator Cornyn

Issues: Education

Cornyn, Cruz Resolution Recognizing Texas A&M University’s 150th Anniversary Passes Senate

News October 1, 2026 WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, the Senate resolution introduced by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) congratulating Texas A&M University for 150 years of service to the State of Texas and the United States, celebrating their positive impact on hundreds of thousands of students, and commending their commitment to honoring tradition, […]

Cornyn Statement on Senate Passage of the Protect College Sports Act

News Legislation Would Restore Order to College Sports & the NCAA, Support Student Athletes September 29, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, which would restore order in college athletics by creating enforceable national rules, protecting real Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Abilene Christian University President Phil Schubert

News September 17, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with Abilene Christian University (ACU) President Dr. Phil Schubert and Blair Schroeder to discuss ACU’s NEXT Lab, a molten salt research reactor, which Sen. Cornyn saw being built in Abilene a few years ago. This cutting-edge project will help put Texas at […]

Cornyn Urges VA, DOJ to Investigate Predatory Schools Defrauding Veterans of G.I. Benefits

News September 9, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after sending a pair of bipartisan letters encouraging the Trump administration to investigate and hold accountable “slapdash” trade schools and education institutions in Texas and across the country who reportedly defrauded veterans of their G.I. Bill benefits and ripped off […]

Cornyn Applauds NSF’s $30 Million Investment in UT Austin to Drive Robotics Innovation

News August 27, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement praising the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) announcement of a $30,000,000 award over five years to The University of Texas at Austin to support a Science and Technology Center (STC), which will accelerate research and development of robotic technologies that […]

Cornyn: Texas to Receive Nearly $11M to Improve Crisis Intervention Programs

News Funding Authorized by Cornyn’s Mental Health & School Safety Bill July 14, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $10,973,066 in federal grant funding to the Governor’s Public Safety Office to support state and local crisis intervention programs, including the expansion of […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce

News May 15, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke yesterday with the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce and local leaders, including City of Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez and City of College Station Mayor John Nichols, to discuss the provisions in the once-in-a-generation Working Families Tax Cuts Act secured by Sen. Cornyn and […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Texas Association of Community College Leaders

News February 11, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with Texas Association of Community College trustees and Texas students to discuss improving workforce readiness, supporting Pell Grants, and preparing Texans to compete in high-demand, high-skill industries throughout the Lone Star State. Sen. Cornyn also highlighted the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with University of Texas Medical Branch President

News February 10, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today met with The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) President Dr. Jochen Reiser to discuss continuing support for the Galveston National Laboratory, just one of two labs of its kind in the country whose world-class research is focused on advancing public health and […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Pleasanton Mayor Gallegos, City Council Members

News February 4, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with Pleasanton Mayor JR. Gallegos and members of the Pleasanton City Council to discuss expanding workforce development opportunities, investing in trade schools, and modernizing infrastructure. The city leaders also highlighted the positive impact the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented […]

Cornyn Introduces Resolution Recognizing National School Choice Week

News January 29, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and 34 of his Senate colleagues, introduced a resolution designating Jan. 25-31, 2026, as National School Choice Week to empower parents and students to choose the best learning environment that best fits their needs. The Working Families Tax Cuts […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with UT Tyler President

News January 14, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today met with The University of Texas at Tyler’s (UT Tyler) President Dr. Julie Philley to discuss how the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program that is part of the Cornyn-backed Working Families Tax Cuts Act will benefit the rural communities that UT Health East […]

Cornyn Highlights Bills Signed into Law in 2025

News January 5, 2026 AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after multiple bills he introduced were signed into law by President Trump during the first year of the 119th Congress: “As we reflect on the first half of the 119th Congress, I’m proud to see several of my bills prioritizing […]

Cornyn, Kelly Bill to Boost Military Service Recruiting Signed into Law

News December 19, 2025 AUSTIN – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) released the following statements after their bill to promote U.S. military recruiter access to secondary schools and attract the next generation of service members was signed into law by President Trump as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) […]