My mama always told me, “It’s better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.” Folks, that couldn’t be more true during hurricane season. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and here on the Gulf Coast we know how important it is to stay prepared. Taking a few simple steps now can help protect you and your family when storms head our way.
Protecting Yourself BEFORE the Storm: - Determine your risk and know your local hazards. Find out if you live in an evacuation zone so you are ready to follow evacuation orders.
- Develop an evacuation plan. Don’t forget to plan an alternate evacuation route and remember that you might not need to travel too far to be safe.
- Assemble disaster supplies. Be sure to have at least three days of essentials and supplies on hand. Food and water, medicine, extra cash, a battery-powered radio and flashlight, and a cell phone charger can all go a long way.
- Get an insurance checkup before hurricane season. It’s important to know what damages can be covered.
- Ensure the safety of pets. Many public shelters and hotels do not allow animals. Make sure your pet is microchipped and contact local resources for information on how to care for your pet in case of emergency.
- Get to know your neighbors and learn how you can help them, especially seniors.
- Write down your plan. It’s easy to forget plans made far in advance, so it’s important to record your plan.
Protect Yourself DURING the Storm: - Shelter in an interior part of your home. Be sure to stay as far away as possible from windows and doors.
- Do NOT go outside during the calm period as the eye of the storm passes. This is the most dangerous part of the hurricane.
- Stay out of flooded areas. Flood waters are dangerous and can carry disease.
- Keep a battery-powered radio and a flashlight or camping lantern nearby. Keep in mind that LED flashlights use less power.
Protect Yourself AFTER the Storm: - Do not overexert yourself. Overexertion after a hurricane can lead to dangerous medical emergencies, such as heart attacks and heat stroke.
- Practice proper generator safety. Generator accidents can be common after hurricanes, so familiarize yourself with generator safety. Keep your generator dry and in a well-ventilated area.
- Be careful around power tools commonly used for cleanup. If you aren’t trained to use these tools, leave it to the experts.
- NEVER drive through flooded roads. Just one foot of water is enough to float a car. Turn around, don’t drown.
Important Phone Numbers: - 2-1-1 for shelter, food and disaster services
- 7-1-1 for Relay Texas Service
- 1-800-452-9292 for TxDOT statewide road closures
- 1-800-525-5555 for roadside assistance
- 512-424-2208 for Texas Department of Emergency Management
- 1-800-621-3362 for FEMA Disaster Assistance
Helpful Resources: Brazoria County Emergency Management 24 Hour Hotline: 979-864-1064 - 2024 Brazoria County Disaster Guide
- Angleton Emergency Manager: 979-849-4364 x 2137
- Alvin Emergency Manager: 281-388-4363
- Clute Emergency Manager: 979-265-9653
- Danbury Emergency Manager: 979-480-7091
- Lake Jackson Emergency Manager: 979-415-2500
- Freeport Emergency Manager: 979-233-2111
- Liverpool Emergency Manager: 281-581-2342
- Iowa Colony Emergency Manager: 281-3696-3444
- Surfside Emergency Coordinator: 979-239-1151
- Sweeny Emergency Manager: 979-482-4617
- West Columbia Emergency Operations Manager: 979-345-5121
- Hillcrest Emergency Manager: 281-756-0577
- Jones Creek Emergency Manager: 979-292-6393
- Brazoria Emergency Manager: 979-798-2489
- Bonney Emergency Manager: 281-595-2269
- United Way of Brazoria County: 979-849-9402
- Salvation Army: 979-233-5420
Galveston County Emergency Management: 281-309-5002 (After Hours: 888-384-2000) - Bayou Vista Emergency Manager: 409-935-8348
- Dickinson Emergency Manager: 281-337-2489
- Friendswood Emergency Manager: 281-996-3200
- Galveston Emergency Manager: 409-797-3500
- Hitchcock Emergency Manager: 409-986-5591
- Jamaica Beach Emergency Manager: 409-737-1142
- La Marque Emergency Manager: 409-928-9200
- League City Emergency Manager: 281-554-1000
- Texas City Emergency Manager: 409-948-3111
- Santa Fe Emergency Manager: 409-925-6412
- Clear Lake Shores Emergency Manager: 281-334-2799
- Tiki Island Emergency Manager: 409-935-1427
- United Way of Galveston County: 409-948-4211
- Salvation Army: 409-763-1691
Jefferson County Emergency Management: 409-835-8751 - Beaumont Emergency Manager: 409-980-7280
- Groves Emergency Manager: 409-962-4460
- Nederland Emergency Manager: 409-723-1531
- Port Arthur Emergency Manager: 409-983-8632
- Port Neches Emergency Manager: 409-722-5885
- United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County: 409-835-4575
- Salvation Army: 409-896-2361
Orange County Emergency Management: 409-882-7895 - Bridge City Emergency Manager: 409-735-5028 Police Department
- Orange Emergency Manager: 409-883-1050
- Mauriceville Volunteer Fire Department: 409-745-1636
- Little Cypress Volunteer Fire Department: 409-882-9200
- Pine Forest Emergency Manager: 409-786-4100
- Pinehurst Emergency Manager: 409-886-3873
- Rose City Emergency Manager: 409-769-6809
- Vidor Emergency Manager: 409-769-4561
- West Orange Emergency Manager: 409-883-3468
- United Way of Orange County Texas: 409-883-3591
- Salvation Army: 409-291-8400
Let’s stay prepared, look out for our neighbors, and pray for safety this hurricane season. |
The Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act cleared another major hurdle last month after advancing out of the full House Appropriations Committee. The legislation now heads to the U.S. House Floor and includes more than $2 MILLION for projects across Texas’ 14th Congressional District.
Included in the bill: - $1.05 million for Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Disaster Resilient Texas initiative to improve disaster risk assessment and communication tools for Gulf Coast communities.
- $500,000 for UTMB’s New Approach Methodologies Repository & Shared-Service Center to support biomedical research and innovation.
- $500,000 for the City of Beaumont to strengthen public safety technology and provide first responders with better tools and resources.
Living on the Texas Gulf Coast teaches you that preparation matters. Whether it is improving how families receive information before a storm, supporting groundbreaking medical research, or helping first responders better protect our communities, these investments are focused on issues that directly impact the people of Southeast Texas.
The broader legislation also strengthens several national priorities. It increases funding for the National Weather Service to improve forecasting and eliminate radar coverage gaps, focuses Department of Justice grant funding on combating the opioid crisis and child exploitation, and continues strong support for NASA’s Artemis program as America works to return astronauts to the Moon.
This bill still has a long road ahead, but moving it out of the full committee is another important step forward. As the appropriations process continues, I will keep fighting to make sure Southeast Texas has a seat at the table and remains at the forefront of the conversation.
Read more here. |
Every dollar Washington spends belongs to the American people first.
The people of Texas’ 14th Congressional District work hard for their paychecks, and they deserve to know their tax dollars are being spent responsibly. Just as importantly, they deserve to know those dollars are not being lost to fraud, abuse, or government mismanagement.
That is why I welcome the White House Fraud Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. Its mission is straightforward: identify waste, fraud, and abuse across federal programs and ensure taxpayer dollars are going where they were intended. The task force will strengthen oversight, improve accountability, expand audits, and crack down on improper payments and fraudulent activity.
Whether it is fraud in government assistance programs, abuse of federal grants, or taxpayer money falling through the cracks, Texans deserve a government that takes stewardship seriously. The task force will: - Investigate and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, unemployment assistance, student aid, federal grants, and remaining COVID-era relief programs.
- Expand data sharing between federal agencies.
- Increase audits and strengthen eligibility verification.
- Utilize artificial intelligence and advanced tools to identify suspicious activity.
- Expedite referrals for criminal investigations.
- Target healthcare, grant, and benefits fraud nationwide.
Throughout my time in the Texas Legislature and now in Congress, I have worked to strengthen oversight and bring greater accountability to our government. We cannot continue allowing fraudsters to exploit broken systems while hardworking Americans foot the bill.
Every dollar lost to waste, fraud, and abuse is a dollar that cannot be used to support our communities, strengthen our economy, or reduce the burden on taxpayers. Texans work too hard for their money to see it squandered. I will continue supporting efforts that protect taxpayers, strengthen accountability, and ensure Washington treats your hard-earned dollars with the respect they deserve. |
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The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and Texas’ 14th District is moving ahead. Team Weber has been out across the district meeting with the hardworking folks who are keeping our communities strong and our future bright.
In Texas City, Team Weber visited the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Networking Luncheon where businesswomen from around the district shared their stories of courage. It was a powerful reminder that the next generation of leaders is rising right here in Southeast Texas, and these women are paving the way through courage, hard work, and determination.
Down in Angleton, Texas we are welcoming the new and blossoming businesses of people working to live the American Dream right here in Texas' 14th District. I want to extend a congratulations to Martvaz Care Cleaning Services for kicking off their small business. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and it is always exciting to see entrepreneurs taking that leap of faith to serve their communities and create new opportunities.
Finally, we wrapped up the week in Beaumont for the Friday Morning Business Connection event where local businesses from across the area came together to showcase their work, build connections, and strengthen the local economy. Events like these prove that when Texans work together, there is nothing we cannot accomplish.
From strong leaders inspiring others to grow to local business getting their start Texas' 14th District is getting better than ever so Team Weber is not slowing down soon.
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- H.R.8990 - To amend the Clean Air Act to exclude marginal wells from certain standards of performance and other requirements under such Act, and for other purposes.
- H.Res.1314 - America 250 Commemorative Flag Act.
- H.Con.Res.98 - Expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.
- H.Res.1273 - Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day.
- H.Res.1252 - Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
- H.R. 8587 - Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026
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Do you support ending birthright citizenship for children born to individuals who are in the United States illegally or temporarily on tourist visas?
Yes: 72.9% No: 27.1% |
It is a privilege to represent our district in Congress. While we’ve faced many challenges in recent years, through strength and prayer, we have persevered. Please know that we are always a resource for you. Call or stop by any of the offices (YOUR offices, we work for you), whenever you need assistance or want to talk about an issue before Congress.
For assistance or more information, please call or go online to visit us at weber.house.gov.
God Bless you and God Bless Texas! |
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Randy K. Weber
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