James Talarico on health care
Updated 9 Oct 2026 · sources up to 8 Oct 2026
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OWN WORDS Houston Public Media, as posted on Texas Standard (KUT), quotes James Talarico (published 2026-01-06): “I stood up to my Republican colleagues,” … “I defended our values, I beat bad Republican bills, and I was still able to work across the aisle to pass major legislation that helps working people, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, lowering the cost of childcare, lowering the cost of housing, supporting our neighborhood schools.” Texas Standard (KUT) · Crockett, Talarico duel for chance to break Democratic losi… · 2026-01-06 Texas Standard (KUT) · Crockett, Talarico duel for chance to break Democratic losi… · 2026-01-06
Speaker: James Talarico, as the source says · Source: Texas Standard (KUT) (news outlet).
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What others report
REPORTED ABOUT Houston Public Media, as posted on Texas Standard (KUT), writes (only the words in inner quotation marks are James Talarico’s) (published 2026-01-06): “‘I stood up to my Republican colleagues,’ Talarico said. ‘I defended our values, I beat bad Republican bills, and I was still able to work across the aisle to pass major legislation that helps working people, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, lowering the cost of childcare, lowering the cost of housing, supporting our neighborhood schools.’ Talarico said he recognizes the importance of increasing voter turnout.” Texas Standard (KUT) · Crockett, Talarico duel for chance to break Democratic losi… · 2026-01-06
Source: Texas Standard (KUT) (news outlet) · quotes Talarico.
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REPORTED ABOUT FOX 7 Austin writes (published 2026-10-07): “During his time as Texas Attorney General, Paxton repeatedly went after pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers over alleged price fixing and deceptive marketing practices and defended Texas' near-total abortion ban. Talarico, on the other hand, wants to expand programs like Medicare and Medicaid, which he says will provide access to healthcare to more Americans. Talarico's work in the Texas House included authoring legislation that permitted prescription drug importation from Canada, and he co-led efforts to cap insulin copays at $25 per month.” FOX 7 Austin · Talarico vs. Paxton: Who has the better approach to healthc… · 2026-10-07
Source: FOX 7 Austin (news outlet).
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REPORTED ABOUT FOX 7 Austin writes (published 2026-10-07): “While in the Texas House, Talarico co-authored the companion bill to Senate Bill 827 in 2021, which capped insulin co-pays at $25 for a 30-day supply for state-regulated health plans. Talarico also authored House Bill 25 in 2023, which allowed the state's Health and Human Services Commission to contract with Canadian drug wholesalers to import prescription drugs into the state to lower the cost. The bill passed with bipartisan support.” FOX 7 Austin · Talarico vs. Paxton: Who has the better approach to healthc… · 2026-10-07
Source: FOX 7 Austin (news outlet).
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REPORTED ABOUT Dave Neal posted a video (automatic captions; the speaker is not identified): (published 2026-09-08) “James Talarico wants to flip the tables, get money out of politics, and you know, you you know, support things like universal health care.” [auto-caption] Dave Neal · video · 2:20
Source: Dave Neal (video channel) · speaker not identified.
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REPORTED ABOUT VoteTrace posted a video (automatic captions; the speaker is not identified): (published 2026-05-24) “Talarico's education and prescription drug cost message is not just a vibe.” [auto-caption] VoteTrace · video · 6:58
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REPORTED ABOUT Secular Talk posted a video (automatic captions; the speaker is not identified): (published 2026-07-14) “So, Talarico, as you all know, he's running on a message of Christianity, but he he's on the left and he's a Christian and he uses his Christianity to say like, 'Hey, let's give people health care.” [auto-caption] Secular Talk · video · 0:25
Source: Secular Talk (video channel) · speaker not identified.
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REPORTED ABOUT VoteTrace posted a video (automatic captions; the speaker is not identified): (published 2026-05-24) “Talarico's side will try to make it about schools, health care, democracy, and a new kind of Texas Democrat.” [auto-caption] VoteTrace · video · 12:18
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REPORTED ABOUT The Texas Tribune, republished by Houston Public Media, writes (published 2026-06-11): “Talarico's ad buy, fueled by his record-breaking fundraising, is the first by either candidate in the general election. In the 30-second ad, a narrator in Spanish emphasizes Talarico's background as a teacher and public education advocate, his plans to defend Social Security and Medicare, and his push to raise taxes on billionaires. 'Talarico's shown he has the grit and determination, but he's still depending on your vote,' the narrator says in an English translation.” Houston Public Media · James Talarico launches Spanish-language World Cup TV ad –… · 2026-06-11
Source: Houston Public Media (news outlet).
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Earlier material (before the 2026 contest)
REPORTED ABOUT KUT News, as posted on Texas Standard (KUT), writes (published 2025-09-09): “In 2018, Talarico was the youngest person in the Texas Legislature at age 29. Talarico has passed legislation to make insulin cheaper, provide tax relief to child care centers and to make sure every public school in Texas has Narcan, an overdose reversal drug. But none of the bills Talarico introduced in this year’s legislative session passed.” Texas Standard (KUT) · Austin’s James Talarico is running for U.S. Senate. Here’s… · 2025-09-09
Source: Texas Standard (KUT) (news outlet).