The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, co-authored by Cruz and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, has been in limbo for weeks. “We listened to our colleagues, addressed their concerns, and improved an already strong bill,” Cruz said. The caucus called on Senate Democrats to block the bill until those concerns are met. The Protect College Sports Act needs a minimum of 60 votes to clear the Senate floor and advance to the House. Disclosure: Baylor University, Texas Christian University and the University of Houston have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.