Texas senators, money & votes
John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are Texas’s 2 current U.S. senators. See who funds them, how they voted and any stock trades they reported, plus how much federal money went to the state.
Who are Texas’s senators?
| Senator | Party | Senate service began |
|---|---|---|
| John Cornyn | Republican | 2002-11-30 |
| Ted Cruz | Republican | 2013-01-03 |
Who funds John Cornyn?
2025–2026 election cycle. Donations from people who work at each employer, not from the companies.
| Reported employer | Employee contributions |
|---|---|
| SELF-EMPLOYED | $773,198.54 |
| CHARTER BROKERAGE LLC | $57,750.00 |
| AT&T | $52,315.26 |
| BLACKSTONE | $38,600.00 |
| APOLLO | $28,069.73 |
Who funds Ted Cruz?
Not available yet
How did Texas’s senators vote recently?
Scorecards side by side
A means the senator voted for this side most often — not that the senator is better. F means the senator voted against this side most often. Based on votes through 2026-08-08.
Have Texas’s senators traded stocks?
Senators report amounts as ranges, not exact values. Trades by spouses and dependents are included.
Federal money to the state
Federal contracts and grants awarded to people and organizations in the state.
| Fiscal year | Net award obligations | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $270,689,354,658.27 | USAspending |
Frequently asked questions
Who are Texas’s senators?
John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the 2 current senators representing Texas.
Original sourceHow much federal money goes to Texas?
About $270,689,354,658.27 in federal contracts and grants went to recipients in Texas in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
Original sourceWhere can I find Texas senators’ donors, votes and stock trades?
Every number on this page links to the original government record: FEC donor reports, official Senate roll calls and Senate financial disclosures.
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