Ted Cruz is the Republican U.S. Senator from Texas, in office since 2013.
Current term began January 3, 2025. In the Senate since January 3, 2013.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Chairman)
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
Ted Cruz holds a Class 1 seat in the United States Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and the two seats in each state sit in different classes, so they are not up for election in the same year. This seat is next on the ballot in 2030, when voters across Texas choose who fills it.
Texas
Ted Cruz is one of two U.S. Senators for Texas, who represent the whole state rather than a single district. For the U.S. House delegation, see the Texas congressional districts. To find your own House representative, use the home page lookup.
Washington office: 167 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is Ted Cruz next up for election?
This seat is a Class 1 Senate seat, next up for election in 2030. Every voter in Texas takes part in that race.
What committees does Ted Cruz serve on?
Ted Cruz serves on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
How do I contact Ted Cruz?
You can reach the office of Ted Cruz by phone at 202-224-5922 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 167 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 7, 2026.