WATCH: Full exclusive interview with Senator Ted Cruz

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On Wednesday, our Jorge Vela sat down for an exclusive interview with Texas Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.

The senator explains how he reacted to news of the July 4^th floods and whether we need improvements in our alarm system.

Cruz also addresses what he sees as victories in the "Big, Beautiful Bill" tax and spend legislation signed into law by President Donald Trump. Also, he addresses a recent shooting incident at a Border Patrol annex attached to the airport in McAllen.