Texas politicians react to President Joe Biden's address to Congress By Ashley McElroy Texas SHARE TEXAS — Not surprisingly, the reaction from Texas politicians to Biden’s address to congress falls along party lines. Texas Democrats mostly praised Biden while Texas Republicans are warning Americans that the president is trying to promote a far-left, radical agenda. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Houston) prepared several lengthy tweets condemning Biden's speech calling it “The Real State of the Union” and saying “Biden’s radical vision for our country is an American nightmare.” The Real State of the Union: Joe Biden is trying to claim credit for America’s coming victory over the COVID-19 pandemic while only 9% of his $1.9 trillion COVID bill goes to actual COVID relief. pic.twitter.com/dn3cbrOuVq