Texas Scorecard

Biography

James Talarico was born in Round Rock, Texas. He graduated from McNeil High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin and a master's degree in education policy from Harvard University. Talarico's career experience includes working as a public school teacher.

Contact

Email: James.Talarico@house.texas.gov
Social: RepTalarico
: jamestalarico

Addresses

Capitol

P.O. Box 12910
Austin, Texas 78711-2910

(512) 463-0821

Committees

89th Legislative Session
House Administration
Public Education
Public Education Subcommittee on Academic and Career-Oriented Education, Vice Chair
Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development, Vice Chair

Campaign Finance

CREEPY: James Talarico Told His 6th Grade Students to CALL Him?!

May 5, 2026

This week on Come & Take It, Sara talks about how when James Talarico was a 6th grade teacher, he reportedly encouraged his 11 and 12-year-old students to call him and follow him on social media—and now people are asking serious questions about boundaries. Should teachers be giving students direct access like this? Or is […]
Trump Weighs in on Texas Senate Race, Takes Aim at Talarico

March 23, 2026

The comments come as Republicans remain locked in a high-profile runoff between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas Senate Primary, Already Record-Breaking, Heads to Cornyn / Paxton Runoff

March 5, 2026

More than $122 million had already been spent in advertising before Tuesday night.
Cornyn, Paxton Headed to Runoff in Texas Senate GOP Primary

March 3, 2026

The most expensive Senate primary of all time is going into overtime.
What Is Being Conserved?

February 27, 2026

Even with political shorthand, you still have to know what you want.