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Steven Lott Smith (KG5VK), our ARRL North Texas Section Manager, Leo Salas (N5JEP), Mark Hetherington (KF5UW) from the Fannin County ARC, and others have been circulating a great email about a new supportive video message from Senator Ted Cruz.
Senator Cruz released this short video publicly around May 25, 2026 (just before Memorial Day). In it, he praises amateur radio operators for our critical role in emergency communications and disaster preparedness — especially when power, cellular networks, and regular infrastructure fail. He specifically referenced our work during Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and the more recent Camp Mystic floods in Texas.
Why this matters: Senator Cruz chairs a Senate committee involved with communications issues, and his public support helps build momentum for key legislation like the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act (H.R. 1094 / S. 459). This bipartisan bill would limit overly restrictive HOA rules that prevent hams from installing effective antennas, helping us stay ready to serve our communities during emergencies.
It took me a bit to figure out how to embed the video directly in the post (instead of just a link), but I think you’ll like the result:
📻 May 21 Ham Radio Meeting – Cruz Presentation
Cruz (Ham Radio) • May 21 Meeting
Call to Action: If you haven’t already, please take a moment to watch the video and consider reaching out to your representatives in support of the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act. The ARRL has an easy tool for sending letters — every voice helps! Here’s the direct link to the ARRL’s official tool: https://send-a-letter.org/hoa/. This is the dedicated page where you can quickly enter your info and send pre-drafted letters to your U.S. Representative and both Senators in support of the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act. It only takes a minute.
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Phillip Beall (W5EBC)
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