Washington, April 7: Blake Farenthold, a Republican Representative from Texas, resigned after facing an ethics investigation into alleged sexual misconduct. “While I planned on serving out the remainder of my term in Congress, I know in my heart it’s time for me to move along and look for new ways to serve,” Farenthold, 56, said on Friday. The Congressman added that he had sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott about resigning from his seat effective 5 p.m. on Friday, reports Xinhua news agency.