Beto's back? O'Rourke jumps into spotlight in wake of Texas storm as he eyes another political campaign

In what seems like a flashback to his 2018 Senate campaign or his run in 2019 for the Democratic presidential nomination, Beto O’Rourke is once again on the road -- this time with relief efforts for Texas devastated by the deadly winter storm.

And for a politician whose star appeared to have waned after the collapse of his White House run and after GOP victories in Texas in November’s election deflated Democrats high hopes – confirming the Republicans’ continued dominance in the once ruby red state -- the increased attention could give a boost of energy to a potential 2022 bid for governor. "Thank you all for donating more than $1.4 million to ensure we can help with water, food and shelter throughout Texas," O’Rourke tweeted this week as he and his Powered by the People organization spotlighted their efforts after a deadly winter storm system left millions without power amid subzero temperatures.