The Unbelievable Resolution: Banning Ted Cruz From Texas Sports

Billy Kelly and Charles Kufner, who serve as Harris County Democratic Party precinct chairs, are trying to keep Senator Ted Cruz from attending out-of-state sporting events, according to the Houston Chronicle. They’re calling it the "Ted Cruz Curse."
Senator Cruz is known for supporting and attending various sporting events, but it’s been noted that when he shows up, the home team often loses. Due to this strange pattern, he's gained a reputation as a bad luck charm—hence, the so-called Ted Cruz Curse.

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Political Showdown: Lawmakers Move to Ban Cruz From Texas Games

For example, when Texas A&M lost to Notre Dame in a football game last August, fans of the University of Texas started a petition to prohibit Cruz from attending UT sporting events, claiming his energy was "downright sinister."Now, don’t read too much into it. After all, when Senator Cruz attended the Houston Astros playoffs, they did win championships—once in 2017 and again in 2022.

The 'Cruz Curse' Controversy: Can a Senator Really Jinx a Team?

As for my opinion on the whole situation: do I think there’s a curse? Probably not. But one thing’s for certain—two things for sure—Senator, I’ve lived in Texas just as long as you have, and we both know how seriously Texans take their sports. Here in the Lone Star State, it’s God, family, sports, and then everything else. So even if the curse is just a myth, maybe sit out a couple of games—just to show your support differently. After all, we the people have spoken, and technically, we’re the ones you work for.