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James Talarico: “Texans are drowning. We can't afford the basics, we can't afford groceries or gas or insurance or housing or childcare…”

On the recordMay 27, 2026
Texans are drowning. We can't afford the basics, we can't afford groceries or gas or insurance or housing or childcare or prescription drugs, and Ken Paxton clearly has no solutions to offer us.
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James Talarico
Democratic · Texas

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Addressing economic challenges facing Texans.

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