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James Talarico

The Public Record

James Talarico is a Democratic Texas state representative and former middle-school teacher from Round Rock. He was first sworn into the Texas House in November 2018, representing District 52 before moving to District 50 in January 2023. He studied at the University of Texas at Austin and Harvard University and taught sixth-grade language arts in San Antonio. His legislative work has focused on public education, child care, student mental health and prescription-drug affordability, including legislation capping insulin copays. He has also studied at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Oct 7, 2026

Our public education system, particularly here in Texas, is not built for poor students. It's not built for students of color.

foxnews.com
Oct 6, 2026

That infrastructure is irreplaceable.

foxnews.com
Oct 6, 2026

I am honored to earn this endorsement.

foxnews.com
Sep 30, 2026

I’ve accepted four local TV debates, but we haven’t heard from you, and we’re running out of time.

huffpost.com
Sep 30, 2026

Let’s go to Ken Paxton’s safe space. Let’s do Bret Baer on Fox News.

huffpost.com
Sep 28, 2026

If he hopes to beat Ken Paxton and secure a seat in the U.S. Senate, needs not only to win the black vote but also to get large numbers of black voters to turn out

reason.com
Sep 27, 2026

That is what we've seen from the Department of Defense. We have seen Christian Nationalism infiltrate our Defense Department from Secretary Hegseth.

npr.org
Sep 27, 2026

My faith is central in my life. But I also know that the most dangerous form of government is theocracy.

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Sep 27, 2026

The real blasphemy is kicking the sick off their healthcare to fund tax cuts for billionaires.

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Sep 27, 2026

Sometimes we see the world most clearly through our tears. If your heart is breaking as you watch what's happening to our beloved country, it means you still have a heart.

npr.org
Sep 24, 2026

If you claim to be my supporter, if you claim to be a part of this movement that we are building, please keep Congressman Crockett’s name out of your mouth.

abcnews.com
Sep 21, 2026

Ken Paxton’s corruption endangers our kids. We don’t need any more pedophile protectors in Washington.

salon.com
Sep 21, 2026

I am tired of seeing powerful people cover up abuse. I think we’re all tired of it — Democrats, Republicans and independents alike.

salon.com
Sep 11, 2026

“government censorship should be a concern to all of us, regardless of our political party.”

huffpost.com
Sep 11, 2026

People at the top, powerful politicians, powerful media executives, censoring what we watch, what we read, what we say.

huffpost.com
Sep 11, 2026

Ken Paxton has two choices: he can stand with these survivors and get justice, or he can continue to cover up Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse. The choice is entirely his.

theguardian.com
Sep 11, 2026

Our attorney general here in Texas has the power to get justice for these survivors, and he’s refusing to do so.

theguardian.com
Sep 11, 2026

When did pedophilia become a partisan issue? When did holding sexual abusers accountable become controversial?

theguardian.com
Sep 10, 2026

We should not have a state income tax in Texas.

foxnews.com
Sep 10, 2026

The Supreme Court needs to be overhauled.

foxnews.com
Sep 10, 2026

Every sport has to be safe and fair.

foxnews.com
Sep 10, 2026

I oppose trans athletes playing in girls’ sports if it endangers safety or fairness.

foxnews.com
Sep 10, 2026

People are hungry for the old-fashioned values I was raised with: honesty, integrity, service, putting others before self, doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

cbsnews.com
Sep 10, 2026

I don't want to wait until the day after the election, or the day I'm sworn in, to give Texas some relief.

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