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Who Should Win? The Case for Talarico — 91 sourced claims. FEC filings through September 30, 2026 show Talarico's campaign accepted $456,805.64 from non-party committee… · Pro-Talarico super PAC Lone Star Rising PAC received a $10 million contribution in Q2 2026 from Reid Hoffman. · During his 2026 campaign, Talarico stated his support for a national prohibition on gender-transition surgery…
Key research questions
- Research the economics of Who Should Win?
Important claims and supporting citations
FEC filings through September 30, 2026 show Talarico's campaign accepted $456,805.64 from non-party committees, $62,000 from party committees, nearly $5.88 million in authorized committee transfers, and roughly $122.3 million in individual contributions.
Pro-Talarico super PAC Lone Star Rising PAC received a $10 million contribution in Q2 2026 from Reid Hoffman.
During his 2026 campaign, Talarico stated his support for a national prohibition on gender-transition surgery for minors, after having voted in 2023 against Texas's broader minor gender-affirming care ban while sponsoring amendments retaining surgical restrictions.
In July 2023, Defend Texas Liberty PAC provided a $1 million contribution and a $2 million loan to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick while he was presiding over Paxton's Senate impeachment proceedings.
In August 2024, Paxton's Election Integrity Unit executed armed search warrants in Bexar, Atascosa, and Frio counties against Latino field organizers and LULAC volunteers, leading LULAC to seek a DOJ civil rights investigation.
James Talarico voted against HJR 102 in 2023, opposing the destination-resort casino amendment despite receiving Texas Sands PAC funding.
In March 2024, Ken Paxton resolved three first-degree felony securities fraud charges via an 18-month pretrial intervention agreement requiring $300,000 in restitution, 100 hours of community service, and 15 hours of legal ethics education, with charges dismissed in June 2025 without an admission of guilt.
The Texas House investigation into Paxton began in February 2023 when he requested a $3.3 million taxpayer appropriation to settle a retaliation lawsuit brought by four former top deputies who reported him to the FBI.
Outstanding questions
- Ken Paxton has proposed a $50,000 homebuyer deduction, which critics argue acts as a demand-side subsidy that risks capitalizing into higher home prices.
- Both Ken Paxton and James Talarico have advocated restricting Wall Street private equity funds and major corporations from purchasing single-family housing inventory.
- James Talarico's housing platform focuses on expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), reducing construction barriers, and scaling modular housing.
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In 2021, Talarico co-authored Senate Bill 2081, establishing a statutory cap of 22 students per teacher for p…
In 2021, Talarico co-authored Senate Bill 2081, establishing a statutory cap of 22 students per teacher for public prekindergarten classes.
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In March 2024, Ken Paxton resolved three first-degree felony securities fraud charges via an 18-month pretria…
In March 2024, Ken Paxton resolved three first-degree felony securities fraud charges via an 18-month pretrial intervention agreement requiring $300,000 in restitution, 100 hours of community service, and 15 hours of legal ethics education, with charges dismissed in June 2025 without an admission of guilt.
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During his 2026 campaign, Talarico stated his support for a national prohibition on gender-transition surgery…
During his 2026 campaign, Talarico stated his support for a national prohibition on gender-transition surgery for minors, after having voted in 2023 against Texas's broader minor gender-affirming care ban while sponsoring amendments retaining surgical restrictions.
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Roll-call analyses across four terms by Rice University political scientist Mark Jones placed Talarico near t…
Roll-call analyses across four terms by Rice University political scientist Mark Jones placed Talarico near the ideological middle of the Texas House Democratic caucus.
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In August 2024, Paxton's Election Integrity Unit executed armed search warrants in Bexar, Atascosa, and Frio…
In August 2024, Paxton's Election Integrity Unit executed armed search warrants in Bexar, Atascosa, and Frio counties against Latino field organizers and LULAC volunteers, leading LULAC to seek a DOJ civil rights investigation.
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Paxton proposed federal tax deductions of up to $25,000 for individual out-of-pocket medical expenses, $25,00…
Paxton proposed federal tax deductions of up to $25,000 for individual out-of-pocket medical expenses, $25,000 per dependent, and a $5,000 healthy-living deduction.
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In 2018, Paxton led a 20-state coalition in California v.
In 2018, Paxton led a 20-state coalition in California v. Texas arguing the individual mandate repeal invalidated the entire Affordable Care Act, a challenge the Supreme Court rejected 7–2 on standing grounds in 2021.
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Talarico passed HB 1905, effective September 1, 2023, permitting public school districts to offer active-shoo…
Talarico passed HB 1905, effective September 1, 2023, permitting public school districts to offer active-shooter and safety training free of cost to staff of accredited private schools and youth organizations.
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Only one bill out of Talarico's 24-measure first-term 'Whole Student Agenda' in the 2019 legislative session…
Only one bill out of Talarico's 24-measure first-term 'Whole Student Agenda' in the 2019 legislative session became law.
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James Talarico's housing platform focuses on expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), reducing co…
James Talarico's housing platform focuses on expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), reducing construction barriers, and scaling modular housing.
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Talarico authored the 2021 Texas Climate Action Act requiring statewide emissions reductions to 50% of 1990 l…
Talarico authored the 2021 Texas Climate Action Act requiring statewide emissions reductions to 50% of 1990 levels by 2030 and 10% by 2050, but by 2026 adopted an 'all-of-the-above' energy stance explicitly supporting oil-and-gas jobs.
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In 2018 at age 28, Talarico won his first Texas House election by fewer than 2,500 votes, flipping a Republic…
In 2018 at age 28, Talarico won his first Texas House election by fewer than 2,500 votes, flipping a Republican-held district after walking its 25-mile length.
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Ken Paxton has proposed a $50,000 homebuyer deduction, which critics argue acts as a demand-side subsidy that…
Ken Paxton has proposed a $50,000 homebuyer deduction, which critics argue acts as a demand-side subsidy that risks capitalizing into higher home prices.
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Talarico was the first-named author of HB 54 ('Javier Ambler’s Law'), enacted and signed on May 26, 2021, pro…
Talarico was the first-named author of HB 54 ('Javier Ambler’s Law'), enacted and signed on May 26, 2021, prohibiting Texas police agencies from contracting with reality TV shows to film enforcement actions.
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Both Ken Paxton and James Talarico have advocated restricting Wall Street private equity funds and major corp…
Both Ken Paxton and James Talarico have advocated restricting Wall Street private equity funds and major corporations from purchasing single-family housing inventory.
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James Talarico Prescription Drug and Healthcare Legislation
James Talarico Prescription Drug and Healthcare Legislation
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Housing and Rental Legislation
Housing and Rental Legislation
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Debates Over Religion in Public Schools
Debates Over Religion in Public Schools
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James Talarico Campaign Finance and PAC Funding
James Talarico Campaign Finance and PAC Funding
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Technology and Data Center Policies
Technology and Data Center Policies
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Legislative Record Statistics
Legislative Record Statistics
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Ken Paxton Financial Disclosures and Real Estate
Ken Paxton Financial Disclosures and Real Estate
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Ken Paxton Impeachment and Political Fallout
Ken Paxton Impeachment and Political Fallout
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An independent review found James Talarico was lead author of nearly 200 bills across four regular legislativ…
An independent review found James Talarico was lead author of nearly 200 bills across four regular legislative terms, of which 16 became law, with eight concerning education, childcare, or youth workforce development.
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Paxton did not include cost estimates or federal revenue offsets in his economic pitch, citing supply-side dy…
Paxton did not include cost estimates or federal revenue offsets in his economic pitch, citing supply-side dynamic scoring logic that lower taxes stimulate economic activity.
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In 2025, James Talarico introduced Texas HB 3792 to create a digital inventory and map of underutilized state…
In 2025, James Talarico introduced Texas HB 3792 to create a digital inventory and map of underutilized state property for affordable housing development along with tied property-tax relief.
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In 2023, James Talarico served as joint author of Texas House Bill 1058, which created state franchise-tax an…
In 2023, James Talarico served as joint author of Texas House Bill 1058, which created state franchise-tax and insurance-premium-tax credits for developments qualifying for federal LIHTC.
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Preston Brashers of Advancing American Freedom criticized Paxton's tax proposal as 'taking the wrong approach…
Preston Brashers of Advancing American Freedom criticized Paxton's tax proposal as 'taking the wrong approach' and reflecting a misunderstanding of tax policy principles, characterizing it as creating subsidies on top of subsidies.
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In 2025, Talarico introduced HB 2491 to ban algorithmic rent-setting products and the use of nonpublic compet…
In 2025, Talarico introduced HB 2491 to ban algorithmic rent-setting products and the use of nonpublic competitor data for residential rents, but the bill did not become law.
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Talarico's campaign spokesperson JT Ennis criticized Paxton's housing affordability proposals by highlighting…
Talarico's campaign spokesperson JT Ennis criticized Paxton's housing affordability proposals by highlighting that Paxton owns 15 properties.
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A 2020 report by the Republican staff of the Joint Economic Committee concluded that federal housing tax dedu…
A 2020 report by the Republican staff of the Joint Economic Committee concluded that federal housing tax deductions net out to zero benefit for new homebuyers because the tax savings are capitalized into higher purchase prices.
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Texas SB 2835, co-sponsored by James Talarico, allows Texas municipalities an optional authority to permit qu…
Texas SB 2835, co-sponsored by James Talarico, allows Texas municipalities an optional authority to permit qualifying residential buildings up to six stories and four units per floor to use a single exit stairway.
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Paxton formally unveiled his four-pillar economic plan titled 'Protecting the Texas Promise' on July 31, 2026…
Paxton formally unveiled his four-pillar economic plan titled 'Protecting the Texas Promise' on July 31, 2026, which bundled the homebuyer deductions with medical deductions and doubling the child tax credit to $4,400.
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Institutional investors acquiring 10 or more properties in a single year accounted for 14.2% of Texas home sa…
Institutional investors acquiring 10 or more properties in a single year accounted for 14.2% of Texas home sales during the peak year of 2021.
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Paxton publicly argued that his homebuyer tax deduction was intended to counteract increased home constructio…
Paxton publicly argued that his homebuyer tax deduction was intended to counteract increased home construction costs that occurred under the Biden administration.
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NBER estimates indicated that the 2009 federal first-time homebuyer credit supported home prices while genera…
NBER estimates indicated that the 2009 federal first-time homebuyer credit supported home prices while generating roughly 400,000 to 550,000 additional home sales.
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Legislative analyses for Texas SB 2835 stated that single-stair apartment designs can achieve approximately 9…
Legislative analyses for Texas SB 2835 stated that single-stair apartment designs can achieve approximately 95% floor-plan efficiency and better accommodate family-sized units on infill lots compared to two-stair layouts.
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Talarico accepted nearly $60,000 during his 2024 legislative campaign from the Miriam Adelson-funded Texas Sa…
Talarico accepted nearly $60,000 during his 2024 legislative campaign from the Miriam Adelson-funded Texas Sands PAC.
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In May 2023, Talarico publicly opposed SB 1515, debating Representative Candy Noble and arguing that mandatin…
In May 2023, Talarico publicly opposed SB 1515, debating Representative Candy Noble and arguing that mandating the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms was idolatrous and violated the Sabbath.
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Super PAC MAGA Inc.
Super PAC MAGA Inc. ran a $10 million ad buy in the Texas Senate race featuring Paxton's proposed $50,000 first-time homebuyer deduction while attacking James Talarico on tax and healthcare policies.
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Paxton designed his proposed deductions to be claimed in addition to the standard deduction, rather than requ…
Paxton designed his proposed deductions to be claimed in addition to the standard deduction, rather than requiring taxpayers to itemize deductions.
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Talarico's technology platform proposes an 'AI dividend' funded by a tax on AI-generated corporate profits to…
Talarico's technology platform proposes an 'AI dividend' funded by a tax on AI-generated corporate profits to distribute annual payments and entrepreneurship grants.
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Talarico's federal housing platform includes first-time-buyer down-payment assistance, repealing construction…
Talarico's federal housing platform includes first-time-buyer down-payment assistance, repealing construction barriers, lowering property-insurance costs, restricting Wall Street residential property purchases, and curbing corporate landlord market manipulation.
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Federal Public Law 119-21 permanently increased state LIHTC allocation authority by 12% for calendar years af…
Federal Public Law 119-21 permanently increased state LIHTC allocation authority by 12% for calendar years after 2025 and lowered the tax-exempt bond financing threshold for automatic 4% credits from 50% to 25% for eligible post-2025 projects.
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In 2021, Talarico authored HB 40 and co-sponsored SB 827, enacting a $25-per-month cap on out-of-pocket insul…
In 2021, Talarico authored HB 40 and co-sponsored SB 827, enacting a $25-per-month cap on out-of-pocket insulin copays for Texans on state-regulated health plans.
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FEC filings through September 30, 2026 show Talarico's campaign accepted $456,805.64 from non-party committee…
FEC filings through September 30, 2026 show Talarico's campaign accepted $456,805.64 from non-party committees, $62,000 from party committees, nearly $5.88 million in authorized committee transfers, and roughly $122.3 million in individual contributions.
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In 2023, Talarico authored House Bill 25 to establish the Texas Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Progr…
In 2023, Talarico authored House Bill 25 to establish the Texas Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program for bulk-importing FDA-compliant medications from Canada.
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Pro-Talarico super PAC Lone Star Rising PAC received a $10 million contribution in Q2 2026 from Reid Hoffman.
Pro-Talarico super PAC Lone Star Rising PAC received a $10 million contribution in Q2 2026 from Reid Hoffman.
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Tax law professor Bruce McGovern noted that the wording of Paxton's initial proposal contains a loophole perm…
Tax law professor Bruce McGovern noted that the wording of Paxton's initial proposal contains a loophole permitting the down payment deduction to be claimed repeatedly.
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Talarico reported raising $64 million in the third quarter of 2026 for his U.S.
Talarico reported raising $64 million in the third quarter of 2026 for his U.S. Senate campaign with an average donation under $100.
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Ken Paxton, running as the 2026 Republican U.S.
Ken Paxton, running as the 2026 Republican U.S. Senate nominee, advocated barring corporations from buying single-family homes, according to reports by the Texas Tribune and KERA.
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Conservative and supply-side economists criticized Paxton's tax proposal, arguing it increases demand without…
Conservative and supply-side economists criticized Paxton's tax proposal, arguing it increases demand without expanding supply, threatens to raise prices, and complicates the tax code rather than broadening the base and lowering rates.
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In July 2023, Defend Texas Liberty PAC provided a $1 million contribution and a $2 million loan to Lieutenant…
In July 2023, Defend Texas Liberty PAC provided a $1 million contribution and a $2 million loan to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick while he was presiding over Paxton's Senate impeachment proceedings.
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James Talarico's housing record in the Texas Legislature focused on supply-side policies—such as easing codes…
James Talarico's housing record in the Texas Legislature focused on supply-side policies—such as easing codes for small apartments and establishing a state Low-Income Housing Tax Credit—rather than institutional ownership bans.
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The Texas House investigation into Paxton began in February 2023 when he requested a $3.3 million taxpayer ap…
The Texas House investigation into Paxton began in February 2023 when he requested a $3.3 million taxpayer appropriation to settle a retaliation lawsuit brought by four former top deputies who reported him to the FBI.
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Analysis of Paxton's non-refundable $50,000 down payment deduction found that a taxpayer in the lowest income…
Analysis of Paxton's non-refundable $50,000 down payment deduction found that a taxpayer in the lowest income bracket would save approximately $1,200 compared to an $18,500 savings for a top-bracket earner making at least $700,000.
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James Talarico's modular-housing proposal calls for establishing a federal task force to help communities uti…
James Talarico's modular-housing proposal calls for establishing a federal task force to help communities utilize factory-built modular homes rather than creating a direct federal construction or subsidy program.
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The Texas housing credit created by HB 1058 exclusively targets rental developments eligible for federal Sect…
The Texas housing credit created by HB 1058 exclusively targets rental developments eligible for federal Section 42 LIHTC with recorded affordability restrictions, rather than homeownership projects.
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Texas HB 3792 did not advance out of committee after receiving a public hearing on April 29, 2025, and did no…
Texas HB 3792 did not advance out of committee after receiving a public hearing on April 29, 2025, and did not pass into law.
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Under Texas Senate Bill 17, Ken Paxton focused property restriction enforcement on entities linked to designa…
Under Texas Senate Bill 17, Ken Paxton focused property restriction enforcement on entities linked to designated foreign adversaries (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea), proposing a searchable tracking portal modeled on the sex-offender registry.
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Texas SB 2835 conditions single-stair allowances on fire-safety requirements including sprinkler systems, two…
Texas SB 2835 conditions single-stair allowances on fire-safety requirements including sprinkler systems, two-hour-rated stair enclosures, smoke detection, emergency escape openings, and maximum travel distances.
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Federal Reserve research on the 2015 FHA mortgage insurance premium cut showed a nearly 14% increase in purch…
Federal Reserve research on the 2015 FHA mortgage insurance premium cut showed a nearly 14% increase in purchase originations among low-income, FHA-dependent borrowers without any detectable increase in home prices.
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In an October 2026 campaign town hall, James Talarico asserted that Wall Street is buying up most Texas prope…
In an October 2026 campaign town hall, James Talarico asserted that Wall Street is buying up most Texas properties and called for a ban on Wall Street acquiring housing stock in the state.
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Talarico adheres to a pledge rejecting corporate PAC donations and has authored Texas legislation aiming to b…
Talarico adheres to a pledge rejecting corporate PAC donations and has authored Texas legislation aiming to ban corporate PACs, Congressional stock trading, and super PAC spending.
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Talarico opposed Texas SB 763, which allowed school districts to replace certified counselors with unlicensed…
Talarico opposed Texas SB 763, which allowed school districts to replace certified counselors with unlicensed chaplains, while Paxton supported the measure.
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Talarico was the House sponsor of SB 2835, enacted effective September 1, 2025, which allows Texas municipali…
Talarico was the House sponsor of SB 2835, enacted effective September 1, 2025, which allows Texas municipalities to permit single-stairway apartment buildings up to six stories meeting specific fire-safety criteria.
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In the 2024 GOP primaries, Paxton campaigned against and helped unseat dozens of incumbent Texas House Republ…
In the 2024 GOP primaries, Paxton campaigned against and helped unseat dozens of incumbent Texas House Republicans who voted for his impeachment or opposed school vouchers.
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James Talarico's broader housing platform includes proposals to bar institutional Wall Street investors from…
James Talarico's broader housing platform includes proposals to bar institutional Wall Street investors from purchasing residential homes, halt corporate rent manipulation, and lower property insurance costs.
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Texas HB 3792 proposed granting a 20-tax-year property tax exemption for housing developments where at least…
Texas HB 3792 proposed granting a 20-tax-year property tax exemption for housing developments where at least 40% of rental units were reserved for low- or moderate-income households.
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Talarico's platform calls for requiring data centers to pay for associated electric grid infrastructure, elim…
Talarico's platform calls for requiring data centers to pay for associated electric grid infrastructure, eliminating favorable tax arrangements, and mandating closed-loop water systems.
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Ethics watchdogs and Talarico alleged Paxton failed to report $1.3 million in mortgages tied to three vacatio…
Ethics watchdogs and Talarico alleged Paxton failed to report $1.3 million in mortgages tied to three vacation condominiums in Utah and had commercial real estate valuation discrepancies on disclosure forms.
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The Texas Legislative Budget Board estimated that HB 3792 would result in a General Revenue loss of $2.03 mil…
The Texas Legislative Budget Board estimated that HB 3792 would result in a General Revenue loss of $2.03 million in FY 2026, $2.49 million in FY 2027, and roughly $1.49 million annually in subsequent years.
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State tax credits authorized by Texas HB 1058 cannot be claimed on tax reports due prior to January 1, 2026,…
State tax credits authorized by Texas HB 1058 cannot be claimed on tax reports due prior to January 1, 2026, running through December 31, 2035, despite the bill taking effect on January 1, 2024.
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Texas Legislature Online data compiled through September 17, 2026 recorded 299 authored or joint-authored mea…
Texas Legislature Online data compiled through September 17, 2026 recorded 299 authored or joint-authored measures by Talarico, with 29 taking effect (including 10 as first-named author), plus 17 Senate measures sponsored or joint-sponsored in the House, nine of which took effect.
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A provision enacted in July 2026 under the federal 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act prohibits entities holdin…
A provision enacted in July 2026 under the federal 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act prohibits entities holding 350 or more single-family homes from acquiring additional properties, subject to specific exceptions.
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Texas HB 1058 established a $25 million annual cap on new state housing credits and prohibited TDHCA from all…
Texas HB 1058 established a $25 million annual cap on new state housing credits and prohibited TDHCA from allocating new credits under the program after December 31, 2029.
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According to American Enterprise Institute estimates, corporations owning 100 or more units held less than 1%…
According to American Enterprise Institute estimates, corporations owning 100 or more units held less than 1% of Texas single-family housing stock as of June 2025, while landlords owning 2 to 9 properties held approximately 13.2%.
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In May 2023, the Texas House voted 121–23 to impeach Paxton on 20 articles, with James Talarico voting in fav…
In May 2023, the Texas House voted 121–23 to impeach Paxton on 20 articles, with James Talarico voting in favor alongside 60 Republicans, prior to Paxton's acquittal on all 16 presented articles in the Senate.
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James Talarico's published federal platform does not specify a dollar amount, percentage increase, target uni…
James Talarico's published federal platform does not specify a dollar amount, percentage increase, target unit count, or specific legislation for expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).
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James Talarico's 2026 U.S.
James Talarico's 2026 U.S. Senate campaign platform includes a proposal to ban Wall Street from purchasing housing stock, alongside stopping corporate landlords from manipulating rental markets.
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FEC records show MAGA Inc.
FEC records show MAGA Inc. spent $10 million through Del Ray Media LLC split into two equal $5 million tranches supporting Paxton and opposing Talarico, despite having spent only $2.3 million on candidates through June 2026.
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Paxton's reported net worth has increased to over $27 million, with ownership stakes in more than a dozen pro…
Paxton's reported net worth has increased to over $27 million, with ownership stakes in more than a dozen properties across Texas, Florida, and Utah.
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Ken Paxton's housing proposal includes two separate stacked deductions: a $50,000 tax deduction for first-tim…
Ken Paxton's housing proposal includes two separate stacked deductions: a $50,000 tax deduction for first-time homebuyers and an additional $50,000 down payment deduction for individuals moving into a new primary residence.
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Texas Sands PAC gave contributions broadly across both parties to dozens of Texas House and Senate incumbents…
Texas Sands PAC gave contributions broadly across both parties to dozens of Texas House and Senate incumbents in 2024.
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James Talarico ran for re-election to Texas House District 50 in 2024 and launched his U.S.
James Talarico ran for re-election to Texas House District 50 in 2024 and launched his U.S. Senate campaign in 2025, meaning his 2024 Texas Sands PAC contributions were accepted into a state account prior to making a federal corporate-PAC pledge.
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During the committee hearing on SB 1515, Talarico directly addressed bill sponsor Rep.
During the committee hearing on SB 1515, Talarico directly addressed bill sponsor Rep. Candy Noble, stating 'I know you're a devout Christian, and so am I' before condemning the bill.
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Texas Sands PAC is funded almost entirely by Miriam Adelson and her family trust to promote the legalization…
Texas Sands PAC is funded almost entirely by Miriam Adelson and her family trust to promote the legalization of destination-resort casinos in Texas.
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On May 23, 2023, the Texas House Public Education Committee voted 10-3 to favorably report SB 1515 without am…
On May 23, 2023, the Texas House Public Education Committee voted 10-3 to favorably report SB 1515 without amendment, with Talarico voting against it.
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James Talarico voted against HJR 102 in 2023, opposing the destination-resort casino amendment despite receiv…
James Talarico voted against HJR 102 in 2023, opposing the destination-resort casino amendment despite receiving Texas Sands PAC funding.
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Texas SB 2835 passed the Senate 29–2 and the House 81–57.
Texas SB 2835 passed the Senate 29–2 and the House 81–57.
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In May 2023, the Texas House voted on HJR 102, a constitutional amendment to legalize destination-resort casi…
In May 2023, the Texas House voted on HJR 102, a constitutional amendment to legalize destination-resort casinos, which failed to reach the required two-thirds majority.
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Miriam Adelson made separate donations outside Texas Sands PAC to Texas candidates and causes in 2023–2024, i…
Miriam Adelson made separate donations outside Texas Sands PAC to Texas candidates and causes in 2023–2024, including contributions to Governor Greg Abbott and school-voucher initiatives.
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Public reporting and legislative transcripts do not contain evidence that Talarico argued SB 1515 'violated t…
Public reporting and legislative transcripts do not contain evidence that Talarico argued SB 1515 'violated the Sabbath.'
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During a May 2, 2023 House Public Education Committee hearing, Rep.
During a May 2, 2023 House Public Education Committee hearing, Rep. James Talarico criticized SB 1515, calling the bill 'idolatrous,' 'exclusionary,' 'arrogant,' and 'deeply un-Christian.'
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Texas Sands PAC was created in 2022 and distributed over $2 million to Texas candidates during the 2022 cycle…
Texas Sands PAC was created in 2022 and distributed over $2 million to Texas candidates during the 2022 cycle, followed by several million more in 2024.
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Talarico based his opposition to SB 1515 on his identity as a Christian and former schoolteacher, asserting t…
Talarico based his opposition to SB 1515 on his identity as a Christian and former schoolteacher, asserting that the state should not enforce religious displays.
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Texas Sands PAC reported contributions to James Talarico totaling roughly $57,000 to $60,000 across multiple…
Texas Sands PAC reported contributions to James Talarico totaling roughly $57,000 to $60,000 across multiple payments during the 2024 election cycle.
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Texas SB 1515, introduced by Sen.
Texas SB 1515, introduced by Sen. Phil King on April 3, 2023, would mandate that every public school classroom display a poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments measuring at least 16x20 inches.
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The Texas Senate passed SB 1515 on April 20, 2023, by a 17-12 vote, with Representative Candy Noble serving a…
The Texas Senate passed SB 1515 on April 20, 2023, by a 17-12 vote, with Representative Candy Noble serving as the bill's House sponsor.
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