Texas U.S. Senate 2026: where Paxton and Talarico stand on the federal gas tax
On Sept. 26, 2026 both major-party candidates stated positions on the federal gas and diesel taxes, as reported by Houston Public Media on Sept. 28. Their quoted words are below. Libertarian candidate Ted Brown’s own statements on other topics are on the full race page.
- ““Ken Paxton supports this disastrous war in Iran that’s driving up our costs,” Talarico said. “Today, I am calling on him to oppose this war and support my plan to suspend the federal gas tax and the federal diesel tax so we can provide Texans some necessary relief.”” — Houston Public Media — “Paxton, Talarico spar over gas tax suspension amid rising prices” · published Sep 28, 2026
- ““Of course I support suspending the gas tax,” Paxton said. “In fact, I believe we should suspend it permanently. Repealing those taxes would put money straight back into drivers’ pockets every time they fill up, and Washington should fund roads by cutting waste, not by taxing Texans at the pump.”” — Houston Public Media — “Paxton, Talarico spar over gas tax suspension amid rising prices” · published Sep 28, 2026