Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Texas Independence Day
March 03, 2020
March 03, 2020
HOUSTON, Texas, March 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement on March 2 recognizing Texas Independence Day and Sam Houston's birthday:
"Today marks both Texas Independence Day and the 227th birthday of Sam Houston, the founding father of the Lone Star State.
"184 years ago, Texans gathered at Washington-on-the-Brazos to boldly declare independence from Mexico.
"During this time, legends like William B. Travis, Jim Bowie, . . .
"Today marks both Texas Independence Day and the 227th birthday of Sam Houston, the founding father of the Lone Star State.
"184 years ago, Texans gathered at Washington-on-the-Brazos to boldly declare independence from Mexico.
"During this time, legends like William B. Travis, Jim Bowie, . . .