1/ We contacted the office of every Texas member of Congress requesting comment on the zero-tolerance immigration policy.
Here’s what they had to say ⬇️ buff.ly/2MH1EnB
Here’s what they had to say ⬇️ buff.ly/2MH1EnB
2/ Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, whose district contains almost one third of the U.S.-Mexico border and who recently visited a detention center in Tornillo. buff.ly/2MH1EnB 
3/ Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas, says “Congress should pass legislation to prevent the separation of children from their parents while they are waiting adjudication of their legal status in the US” in a statement. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
4/ Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas also expressed his support for efforts to keep families together, though he cautioned against illegal immigrants who bring children who are not their family members, including members of “drug cartels and human traffickers.” buff.ly/2MH1EnB
5/ Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, said he supports families remaining together, though he emphasized the need for strong border security. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
6/ Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, released a statement responding to residents in her district who have raised concerns. She said she was willing to hear out Trump at tonight’s meeting.
Ultimately, she condemned the separations. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
Ultimately, she condemned the separations. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
7/ Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas held a town hall where he faced multiple questions about family separations. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
8/ Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, called for more focus on border security and interior enforcement instead of on separating families. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
10/ Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, said that "children brought illegally into the United States continue to be the greatest victims of failed immigration policies. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
11/ Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, also expressed support for tighter immigration policies that “shut the back door of illegal immigration,” though he too does not support family separations. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
13/ Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, also commented on the need to "get more judges to process asylum cases and to expand detention facilities in order to keep families together." buff.ly/2MH1EnB
14/ Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, said he strongly supports the administration for "enforcing the law" in an appearance on Fox Business Tuesday morning. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
15/ Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said he did not support family separation at the border, but supported criminal prosecutions. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
16/ Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas said “All Americans are rightly horrified by the images we are seeing on the news, children in tears pulled away from their mother and fathers. This must stop.”
Cruz had previously defended the zero-tolerance policy. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
Cruz had previously defended the zero-tolerance policy. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
17/ Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas was among the representatives who visited detention centers and border patrol stations in Texas this past week. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
18/ Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, was also among the representatives who visited detention centers and border patrol stations in Texas this past week. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
19/ Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, called the separations “inhumane,” and has offered help to migrants legally seeking asylum at ports of entry. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
20/ Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, tweeted “I ask that you join me in using your voice to speak out against this injustice.” buff.ly/2MH1EnB
21/ Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, tweeted “Neither bill appears to do anything to end the cruel Trump policy of tearing children f/ asylum-seeking mothers.” buff.ly/2MH1EnB
22/ Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, tweeted “The barbaric practice of separating parents from children for simply seeking refuge must end because a great nation doesn’t divide; it unifies.” buff.ly/2MH1EnB
23/ Rep. Gene Green, D-Texas, tweeted “These children are being traumatized and their experience can lead to mental health and behavioral problems.” buff.ly/2MH1EnB
24/ Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, tweeted “Let’s be clear, the zero-tolerance policy that has led to the increase of children being separated from their parents is a Trump Administration implemented policy.” buff.ly/2MH1EnB
25/ Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, tweeted “The American Dream is turning into an American nightmare as a result of this president's Zero tolerance policy.” buff.ly/2MH1EnB
27/ A number of Texas congressmen have not commented publicly and have not responded to requests for comment. You can find a full list here. buff.ly/2MH1EnB
28/ Our reporters want to hear from you as part of our ongoing Curious Texas project.
Tell us: What do you wonder about migration between the U.S. and Mexico and life on the border? buff.ly/2tn77az
Tell us: What do you wonder about migration between the U.S. and Mexico and life on the border? buff.ly/2tn77az
29/ Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, said after Trump's meeting with House members that the bill he is pushing has the president's support and that families "will not be separated if the bill passes."
He said it includes $18 billion for wall funding. buff.ly/2tn77az
He said it includes $18 billion for wall funding. buff.ly/2tn77az
30/ Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas, stood by the administration.
Flores said he plans to work with other members of Congress to change the law so that it “allows families to stay together while awaiting adjudication of their case.” buff.ly/2tn77az
Flores said he plans to work with other members of Congress to change the law so that it “allows families to stay together while awaiting adjudication of their case.” buff.ly/2tn77az
31/ Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, released a statement Wednesday condemning family separation and said there was a "need to address this situation with compassion and thoughtfulness." buff.ly/2tn77az
32/ As of Wednesday night, eight House Republicans from Texas have not commented publicly and have not responded to requests for comment. buff.ly/2tn77az
