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James Talarico: “I taught on the west side of San Antonio, and so I taught a…”

Featuring: James Talarico, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 50

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James Talarico meets with Texas legend Opal Lee

Published | Video Starts at 02:45

Well, I didn't know you need to be taught. I didn't know they were going to be politicians, but I'm glad they are. I guarantee I'm glad they are. That's right. I taught on the west side of San Antonio, and so I taught a lot of black and brown students. And I just saw how this system of public education really underserves them. It's the fight that I've been leading at the state legislature. I've also done a lot of work on prescription drugs. (02:45–02:51)

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