James Talarico: “Texas is middle of the pack, educationally speaking. We're…”

“You've seen how premiums have just skyrocketed across the state. They are cutting taxes for themselves and their rich friends while they raise taxes on working people. So this … Texas is middle of the pack, educationally speaking. We're 25th in education overall, 38th in fourth grade reading, 44th in eighth grade reading, and 34th in eighth grade math. … core mission, which is to represent the people of Texas. And unlike Ken, I believe to my core, James, that you.” (11:10)

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