James Talarico and David Alcorta Lay Out Progressive Agendas for HD 50

Two Dems running, 'cross the line

"...Normally, Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, doesn't like carpetbaggers who go to..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rep. James Talarico, HD 50

“For those who believe that democracy can work ... this session will be fruitful”

"...James Talarico has only served in two sessions of the..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rep. James Talarico on the 86th Texas Legislature

“There isn’t a blue or red way to fix public education – there’s only a right way”

"...James Talarico (HD-52), one of the youngest members of the..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rep. Talarico Shocked at Inhumane Border Facility Conditions During Tour

Austin-area lawmaker part of delegation that visited El Paso, Clint

"...Freshman Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, joined the trip as the sole..."

July 2, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Round Rock Rep Announces Bipartisan Support for His Bill Capping Insulin Costs

James Talarico offers a shot of hope

"...Last week state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, announced bipartisan support for his legislation..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

As Texas Redistricting Maps Advance, Lawmakers Aspire for Newly Drawn Seats

Talarico goes south, Doggett west, as Casar trades up

"...First into the starting gate was Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, who saw his Williamson County district..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Turning Williamson County a Bluer Shade of Purple

Wading through the new political landscape of the Austin suburbs

"...and looks even younger than his 29 years, but James Talarico sees himself as more of a throwback. "Every..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Reps Outraged at "Inhumane" and "Dystopian" Conditions at Border

Willful neglect of human rights fuel funding effort

"...U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, and state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, toured holding stations in El Paso..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...she gave a shout-out to her own state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, one of the 12 vulnerable freshmen..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

The State Wants to Give More Schools F Ratings – To What End?

When TEA takes over

"...Austin Rep. James Talarico, a former teacher, is one of those who..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Dems Take the Voting Rights Fight to D.C.

Breaking quorum again, lawmakers leave state to thwart Abbott's restrictive bill

"...a "Jim Crow assault" or "Jim Crow 2.0." Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, echoed that era in a tweet...."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Bill Banning Law Enforcement From Contracting With Reality Television Clears Texas House

“Policing is not entertainment.”

"...are awaiting trial on felony charges; and state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, is shepherding a bill through the..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...we'd be better at respecting each other's humanity. Rep. James Talarico (HD 52)..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, and newcomers such as Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, are eager to take another crack..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Texas Is Reopening, but Local Leaders Are Ready to Bar the Door

At the threshold

"..."strike force" in Travis County, and which state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, has led a bipartisan effort to..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

The latest from the local campaign trails

"...freshmen: Erin Zwie­ner (HD 45), Vikki Good­win (HD 47), James Talarico (HD 52), and John Bucy (HD 136). The..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Prefiling for the Next Lege: The Good, Bad, and MAGA

It's just a bill …

"...D-Laredo, who represents part of Southeast Austin, and Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, whose House Bill 21 sets guidelines for..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...the heck out of us. Texas House District 50: James Talarico..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Activist/Attorney Lulu Flores Claims House Seat She Sought 20 Years Ago

And other State Representative results

"...ado about nothing, as Reps. Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood, and James Talarico, D-Wells Branch, easily won in newly drawn districts..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...of Austin and represented by Democrats John Bucy and James Talarico. The remainder of WilCo, which is solidly Republican,..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Lege Sends Message to Schools: Take the Money, Don't Talk About Race

Public schools retain their funding, but with culture-war strings attached

"...Dems' champion on the issue – former teacher Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock – killed that version on a..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Criminal Justice Goes Unreformed by a Dismal 87th Texas Legislature

High presession hopes lead to deeper disappointments now

"...is Javier Ambler's Law – the proposal by Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, to stop law enforcement agencies from..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Freshmen Survive in Unflipped House as the County Sees a Dem Landslide

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...also prevailed in their reelection efforts in Wil­liam­son County. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, finished with 51.4% over Lucio Valdez,..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Key Races on the November Ballot

A quick guide to the biggest contests to tide you over until endorsements

"...To flip the Texas House, Dems must defend freshmen James Talarico and John Bucy III in Williamson County, Vikki..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New Study Says a Nondiscrimination Law Could Bring Big Business to Texas

Texas Competes report: LGBTQIA protections could generate $738 million in state revenue

"...House delegation – state Reps. Erin Zwiener, Sheryl Cole, James Talarico, Eddie Rodri­guez, Donna Howard, Vikki Goodwin, John Bucy..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Making the Math Work on Real School Finance Reform

"Texas Plan" brings new money to Austin and other districts, but nothing's final yet

"...legislative session, but that isn't discouraging lawmakers. Freshman Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock – a former classroom teacher who..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Lege Preview: The Only Exception in Post-Roe Texas

Legislators wrangle over birth control, rape, and travel

"...identical bills from Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, D-Austin, and Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin. To go with them, Talarico's filed another..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...continue to serve his district, while HD 52 Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, has moved to Travis' HD 50,..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

State Redistricting Chairs Pretend They Don’t See Color

New maps respond to the growth among Texans of color by including fewer opportun­ity districts for Black and Hispanic Texans

"...behalf, the cards have probably been dealt for Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock; the new HD 52 loses its..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Say Their Names, at the Capitol

Four Black Texans, four lives lost, four chances to advance criminal justice reform

"...show Live PD. The Javier Ambler Act by Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, would ban Texas cops and sheriffs..."

March 26, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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