The U.S. is mourning after an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided in midair near Reagan National Airport in Washington.

There were 64 people on the jet, which was coming from Wichita, Kansas, and three soldiers on the helicopter. Among those flying on the jet were figure skaters who had been at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita.

Officials believe there are no survivors.

Here's what some Texas and Houston leaders have been saying in the aftermath of the crash.

Sen. Ted Cruz

Sen. Ted Cruz is the chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. He posted minutes after the crash to say he was "closely monitoring" what had happened at the airport.

"I am closely monitoring the situation at DCA, and I will receive a briefing from the FAA tomorrow," Cruz posted Wednesday. "While we don’t yet know how many on board were lost, we know there are fatalities. Please join Heidi and me in praying for all involved as the search and rescue is underway."

Cruz then posted again Thursday with an update on how his team and the committee are approaching the situation.

"I am grateful for the emergency personnel still working tirelessly in their recovery efforts from this horrific accident," Cruz posted.

"My team and I are continuing to carefully monitor the situation and have been in close contact with relevant authorities and I will have a high-level briefing with FAA and NTSB later today. 

"I’ve directed the Commerce Committee to actively gather information about what went wrong, and I plan to hold a bipartisan member-level briefing with key federal officials as soon as possible."

Sen. John Cornyn

Sen. John Cornyn posted a statement on social media saying that his "heart breaks" for those who lost someone in the crash.

"My heart breaks for the families of the victims lost in the tragic plane crash at DCA," Cornyn posted. "We mourn with the Kansas community and join the nation in praying for everyone impacted."

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted on X, expressing his thoughts and prayers while also noting that he had flown out of the airport earlier in the day.

"My thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic events in Washington D.C. last night," Gonzalez posted. "I pray for the victims and their families. And I express gratitude for the hundreds of first responders, whose quick response was impressive, they were on scene within minutes. They risked their lives in dangerous conditions to search for survivors and ultimately complete the recovery.

"I had just flown from Reagan-DCA Airport hours earlier. This feels surreal.

"Travel must be safe!"

Houston Airports

Houston Airports released a statement Thursday about the crash.

"Houston Airports is deeply saddened by the tragic incident near Reagan National Airport," the statement reads. "We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and aviation community colleagues affected by this loss. During this profoundly challenging time, we stand together in grief and solidarity, united in our support for one another."

Rep. Sylvia Garcia

Rep. Sylvia Garcia posted Thursday morning, sending her condolences to those who lost someone in the crash.

"Deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash near Reagan National Airport last night," Garcia posted. "My heart goes out to the families who lost loved ones, and I’m grateful for the first responders who answered the call. Keeping everyone affected in my prayers."

Rep. Morgan Luttrell

Rep. Morgan Luttrell said he was heartbroken by the plane crash.

"Leslie and I are heartbroken for everyone involved in the tragic plane crash in DC last night," Luttrell posted. "Our prayers are with all those impacted, their loved ones, and the dedicated first responders."

Rep. Lizzie Fletcher

Rep. Lizzie Fletcher expressed gratitude to the first responders who arrived on the scene Wednesday night.

"Thinking of all those who died in last night's devastating collision in DC," Fletcher posted. "My heart goes out to all who loved them. Grateful for the first responders who rushed to help and are still working in recovery efforts, as well as all who work tirelessly to keep us safe in the skies."

Rep. Eric Swalwell

Rep. Eric Swalwell is a Democrat representing an area of California in the San Francisco Bay area. He posted Wednesday on X that he was on a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Reagan National Airport that landed at 8:42 p.m. Eastern, just minutes before the crash.

"I landed at DCA this evening at 8:42pm, IAH—DCA, minutes before an in-flight collision over the airport," Swalwell posted. "My thoughts are with all involved and their families. Hoping first responders find survivors."

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