One of Texas’ U.S. senators, Ted Cruz, long ago found his sweet spot amongst voters in economic and cultural issues. In his latest bid to keep the image of his sports fandom alive, Cruz has seemingly begun to flirt with the nexus of both topics after he was among a group of congressional representatives to introduce a bill that would reform name, image, and likeness.
That’s according to a recent Houston Chronicle report.
From the Chronicle:
“At its core, Cruz’s legislation seeks to overhaul a system
that has aroused fierce debate among college football and basketball fans. On one side are those who say college athletes are finally getting their due from programs that generate billions of dollars a year from television deals and ticket sales. On the other are those who say the system is letting the wealthiest programs and conferences outspend their rivals, creating an unfair imbalance within college sports.”
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: Which assistant coaches are leaving Texas softball?
Dallas Morning News: ESPN College GameDay announces visit to Austin for Texas vs. Ohio State in 2026
Inside Texas: Unlocking Niblett: Sark’s explosive opportunity in 2026
Inside Texas: Revisiting the history of the Texas Longhorns, and Jim Schlossnagle, in Omaha
ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
Game windows announced for six Texas SEC games
Texas EDGE target Jabarrius Garror sets decision date
Former Arizona State C Samantha Swan signs with Texas
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
247Sports: College Football Recruiting Intel: Five-star buzz on Notre Dame, in SEC; Michigan, Miami target Top247 players
247Sports: Previewing an important official visit weekend for the Longhorns
Inside Texas: Dhillon McGee transfers to DeSoto for senior season
SEC SHOWDOWN
Austin American-Statesman: Texas and Oklahoma’s Red River Rivalry receives an afternoon kickoff
247Sports: Texas Baseball: Five things to know about Georgia, the Longhorns’ first-round College World Series foe
Rock M Nation: Recruiting Reset: Is Kobe Rhymes the next great tackling machine?
And The Valley Shook: Former LSU head coach Brian Kelly joins Memphis
Rocky Top Talk: Pitcher Brody Trosclair commits to Tennessee
Roll ‘Bama Roll: Three players who are key to an Alabama run in the College World Series
Dawg Sports: CWS: Georgia vs. Texas preview
A Sea Of Blue: 2026 Kentucky football schedule and time windows set
WHAT WE’RE READING
SB Nation: Every referee selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
SB Nation: 2026 World Cup Standings: Full list of teams
SB Nation: How Mike Brown saved the Knicks in epic NBA Finals Game 4 comeback
NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND
- Not bad.
