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James Talarico D

State Representative
Texas House of Representatives District 46
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2026
4 Neutral 4 Total

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On Record (52)

Bill ELECTIONSElections--CandidatesResolutionsResolutions--Constitutional AmendmentsTerm Limits
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch.
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Bill AbortionResolutionsResolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from restricting an individual's access to abortion and related health care.
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Bill EducationEducation--School DistrictsEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
Relating to an annual report published by the Texas Education Agency regarding public school campus closures.
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Bill LABORLabor--WagesState EmployeesCOMPENSATORY TIME
Relating to overtime compensation for certain state employees.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--TeachersEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to a classroom teacher's right to appeal to the commissioner of education regarding the teacher's designation under a local optional teacher designation system.
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Bill ELECTIONSElections--Campaign FinancingPOLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Relating to campaign contribution limits for certain offices.
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Bill TRANSPORTATIONTransportation--MiscellaneousSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYBorderPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the installation of advanced x-ray inspection technology systems at certain Texas-Mexico border crossings.
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Bill LABORLabor--GeneralLabor--Management RelationsState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlEMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVEFAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVECOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSWORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to family and medical leave.
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Bill Vehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--Driver's LicensesPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to driver's license office appointments.
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Bill FamilyFamily--Family ViolenceLABORLabor--GeneralASSAULT LEAVECrime victimsSexual AssaultSTALKINGCOURTSCourts--JuriesEMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE
Relating to employment leave for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
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Bill LABORLabor--GeneralLabor--Management RelationsLabor Unions
Relating to repealing certain restrictions and prohibitions regarding labor unions.
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Bill ELECTIONSElections--Campaign FinancingETHICSLOANS
Relating to the reporting of loan agreements made for campaign or officeholder purposes by a person or political committee.
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Bill Human ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceINSURANCEInsurance--Health & AccidentMedicaidHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONINSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to establishing the Texas Care Plan Medicaid buy-in program to provide health benefit plan coverage to certain persons in this state.
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Bill AbortionHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to the repeal of certain laws regulating abortion and the construction of abortion statutes.
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Bill HealthHealth--Emergency Services & PersonnelState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF
Relating to the establishment of the local 9-1-1 response fund and grant program.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceEducation--School DistrictsMental Health & Substance AbuseMINORSMinors--Health & SafetyEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment and the creation of a mental and behavioral health allotment under the Foundation School Program.
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Bill ELECTIONSElections--Campaign FinancingPOLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Relating to campaign contribution limits for certain offices.
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Bill EducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsEducation--Higher--Student Financial AidEducation--Junior College DistrictsHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
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Bill ELECTIONSElections--Campaign FinancingETHICSGOVERNORLOBBYISTS & LOBBYINGPOLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONSCRIMESCrimes--Miscellaneous
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions and lobbyist compensation by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense.
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Bill LABORLabor--WagesMinimum Wage
Relating to the minimum wage.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceEducation--Primary & Secondary--Other School PersonnelEducation--Primary & Secondary--TeachersLABORLabor--WagesSalaries & Expenses
Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees.
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Bill HOUSINGHousing--GeneralFIRE SAFETY & PREVENTIONSMOKE DETECTORSCity GovernmentCity Government--Land Use & Zoning
Relating to municipal regulation of stairway requirements in certain multifamily residential buildings.
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Bill DAY CAREAdult EducationSTAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAININGWORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to certain requirements regarding the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
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Bill CRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--SexualCRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--Sentencing & PunishmentMINORSMinors--Crimes AgainstReligionSexual Assault
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of aggravated sexual assault committed by a member of the clergy.
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Bill HOUSINGHousing--GeneralProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Real PropertyPublic Lands, Buildings & ResourcesState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsTaxationTaxation--GeneralSurplus PropertyGENERAL LAND OFFICEHOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the identification, use, and taxation of surplus state property suitable for the development of affordable housing.
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Bill LABORLabor--Workforce DevelopmentState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlWORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to certain planning, notification, and evaluation requirements with respect to certain workforce development programs in this state.
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Bill CRIMESCrimes--DrugsEducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralMINORSMinors--Health & SafetyEducation--School DistrictsProtection of Personal InformationHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to the reporting of a controlled substance overdose occurring on the campus of a public school.
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Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesCorporations & AssociationsHOUSINGHousing--GeneralProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Landlord & TenantProperty Interests--Real PropertySecretary Of State
Relating to single-family homes held by corporate owners for rental purposes; requiring information by and registration of certain corporate owners; authorizing a fee and civil penalty.
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Bill CRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--GeneralCrimes--MiscellaneousELECTIONSElections--CandidatesADVERTISINGVIDEOTAPE & FILM
Relating to criminal offenses for creating and distributing certain misleading images and videos; creating a criminal offense.
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Bill City GovernmentCity Government--Land Use & ZoningCounty GovernmentCounty Government--Land Use & ZoningProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Property Owners AssociationProperty Interests--Real Property
Relating to municipal and county regulation of accessory dwelling units; authorizing fees.
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Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--Trade PracticesConsumer ProtectionCONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIESDEBT
Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding medically necessary debt on a consumer report.
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Bill HealthHealth--GeneralINSURANCEInsurance--Health & AccidentMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGSCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSInsurance--Insurers & AgentsEMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVEHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to a prescription drug purchasing pool for certain health benefit plan issuers and employers.
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Bill LABORLabor--Workforce DevelopmentSTAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAININGTEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE
Relating to the participation of community-based organizations in workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.
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Bill INSURANCEInsurance--Health & AccidentMental Health & Substance AbuseMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Relating to coverage for mental health conditions and substance use disorders under certain governmental health benefit plans.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralHealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsMINORSMinors--Health & SafetyDiabetesMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGSPHARMACIES & PHARMACISTSPHYSICIANSEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXASEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to the use of glucagon medication on certain public and private school campuses.
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Bill CRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--SexualWOMEN
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of invasive visual recording in a lactation room.
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Bill FamilyFamily--Child SupportFamily--Marriage RelationshipFamily--Parent & ChildDIVORCEPREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
Relating to a suit for dissolution of a marriage and associated suit affecting the parent-child relationship when a party is pregnant.
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Bill Alcoholism & Drug AbuseCRIMESCrimes--DrugsHealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsDrug & Alcohol Testing
Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of a substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceMINORSMinors--Health & SafetySAFETYSTAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program.
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Bill ARTS & HUMANITIESEducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
Relating to creating a fine arts allotment under the public school finance system.
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Bill Neutral TaxationCRIMESETHICSMINORSRecords ManagementIdentification CardsCRIMINAL RECORDSTaxation--SalesMinors--Health & SafetyOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsCrimes--DrugsFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--StatePACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTSEXPUNCTION OF RECORDSCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSMARIHUANALICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OFLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and the local regulation of cannabis establishments; providing for expunction of records relating to certain decriminalized conduct; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
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Bill Neutral CRIMESWEAPONSCrimes--MiscellaneousLibraries & Librarians
Relating to the carrying of certain weapons on the premises of a public library; creating a criminal offense.
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Bill Neutral Property InterestsBusiness & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--Trade PracticesCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesProperty Interests--Landlord & Tenant
Relating to the use of certain algorithmic devices in the determination of residential rental prices.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral MINORSMinors--Health & SafetyHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedMinors--Juvenile JusticeBOARD OF YOUTH HEALTH AND SAFETYOFFICE OF YOUTH HEALTH AND SAFETY
Relating to the creation of the Office of Youth Health and Safety.
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Bill Neutral TaxationDAY CAREProperty InterestsTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsProperty Interests--Real PropertyTaxation--Property-Exemptions
Relating to the contents of an affidavit required to be included with an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child-care facility.
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Bill Neutral EducationFoster CareEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXASHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXASEducation--HigherFamilyEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsFAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFFamily--Child ProtectionEducation--Higher--TuitionEducation--Higher--Student Financial AidEducation--Higher--Student Fees
Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care.
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Bill Neutral Supreme CourtLEGISLATUREGOVERNORResolutionsSecretary Of StateRedistrictingState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedINDEPENDENT CITIZEN REDISTRICTING COMMISSIONResolutions--Constitutional AmendmentsLEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral House of RepresentativesSupreme CourtCOURTSLEGISLATUREATTORNEY GENERALSecretary Of StateOpen MeetingsRedistrictingEducation, State Board ofState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, USCourts--AppellateSENATE, TEXASAUDITOR, STATEOpen RecordsINDEPENDENT CITIZEN REDISTRICTING COMMISSION
Relating to the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission and the redistricting of the districts used to elect members of the United States House of Representatives, the Texas Legislature, and the State Board of Education.
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Video Neutral
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Video Neutral
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Video Neutral
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Video Neutral
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