1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

Call for Senator Cruz's Resignation After Abandoning Texas Before Winter Storm I am writing to demand Senator Ted Cruz's resignation following his departure from Texas on January 20, 2026, as our state braced for what the National Weather Service described as "significant and hazardous winter weather." A photo confirmed by multiple sources shows Cruz boarding a flight from Houston to John Wayne Airport in California, heading to Laguna Beach while the Weather Prediction Center warned of heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain starting Friday with extreme cold extending through the weekend. This represents a pattern of abandonment that Texans can no longer tolerate. Almost exactly five years ago, Cruz fled to Cancun while millions of Texans suffered without power or heat during freezing temperatures. His spokesperson's claim that this was "pre-planned work travel" rings hollow when Texans are preparing for a dangerous weather emergency. As Houston political strategist Shea Jordan Smith stated, "Texas deserves a full-time Senator. Not a part-time podcaster and vacation blogger." The timing reveals Cruz's priorities. Just one day before his departure, he posted on social media that he and his team would be "monitoring" the storm. Monitoring from a California beach resort is not representation. When disaster threatens Texas, our senator should be coordinating with state and federal agencies, ensuring emergency resources are positioned, and demonstrating the leadership Texans deserve. Cruz's repeated pattern of fleeing during crises demonstrates he is fundamentally unsuited to represent Texas. His actions show contempt for the constituents who elected him to serve their interests, particularly during emergencies when leadership matters most. The photo that garnered over 2.3 million views on social media reflects widespread frustration with a senator who treats his position as a part-time job. I urge you to publicly call for Senator Cruz's resignation and support measures to hold elected officials accountable when they abandon their duties during state emergencies. Texans deserve better than a senator who books vacation travel when storms approach.