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James Talarico: “We must finally pass term limits so people aren't making a career out of public service.”

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

U.S. Senate Candidate James Talarico Campaigns in Lockhart, TX

Published August 14, 2026

Banning members of Congress in both parties from trading stocks and enriching themselves while they're in public office. We also have to go after kinds of corruption that don't involve money. We must finally pass term limits so people aren't making a career out of public service. We must finally overhaul the Supreme Court because we've seen corruption in the highest court in our land. (13:24–13:31)

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Asserts the need to pass term limits to prevent career politicians.

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“We have recruited more than 59,000 volunteers who are doing the organizing work all over this state to win in November.”
Asserts that over 59,000 volunteers have been recruited for organizing work in Texas.01:56-02:07
“I've passed 60 bipartisan bills through the Texas legislature.”
Asserts that 60 bipartisan bills have been passed through the Texas legislature by James Talarico.06:45-06:50
“Ken Paxton's net worth has increased 7,000%.”
Asserts that Ken Paxton's net worth has increased by 7,000%.08:04-08:11
“Ken Paxton now owns 15 homes.”
Asserts that Ken Paxton owns 15 homes.08:24-08:29
“They don't see us as Democrats and Republicans. They don't see red or blue. They see green.”
Asserts that corporate interests prioritize profit over political affiliations.00:00-14:54
“We have shattered grassroots fundraising records, all without taking a dime from corporate PACs.”
Asserts that grassroots fundraising records have been broken without corporate PAC contributions.02:09-02:17
“On November 3rd, we are going to do something extraordinary. We are going to end 30 years of one party rule in this state.”
Asserts the intention to end 30 years of one-party rule in Texas on November 3rd.02:22-02:32
“Bills that cut property taxes, bills that raise teacher pay, bills that lower the cost of housing, the cost of childcare, the cost of prescription drugs, including insulin.”
Asserts that legislation has been passed to cut property taxes, raise teacher pay, and lower costs of housing, childcare, and prescription drugs, including insulin.06:54-07:08
“Ken Paxton has a criminal record.”
Asserts that Ken Paxton has a criminal record.07:21-07:24
“Ken Paxton is the most corrupt politician in America.”
Asserts that Ken Paxton is the most corrupt politician in America.07:29-07:34
“Ken Paxton was impeached by his own party, by his fellow Republicans.”
Asserts that Ken Paxton was impeached by his own party, the Republicans.07:42-07:47
“Ken Paxton guts our health care.”
Asserts that Ken Paxton negatively impacts health care.07:57-08:01
“Ken Paxton has become a multi-millionaire on a government salary.”
Asserts that Ken Paxton has become a multi-millionaire while on a government salary.08:04-08:11
“Ken Paxton blocks overtime pay for Texas workers.”
Asserts that Ken Paxton blocks overtime pay for Texas workers.08:31-08:41
“Ken Paxton has taken bribes from wealthy donors.”
Asserts that Ken Paxton has taken bribes from wealthy donors.08:52-08:59
“Billionaire Mega donors have been buying politicians like Ken Paxton.”
Asserts that billionaire mega donors buy politicians like Ken Paxton.08:53-08:59
“The first bill I'm going to file as your US Senator is a comprehensive anti-corruption agenda.”
Asserts intention to file a comprehensive anti-corruption agenda as a US Senator.12:41-12:49
“We must finally overhaul the Supreme Court.”
Asserts the need to overhaul the Supreme Court.13:34-13:39
“We must finally, finally pass a national ban to end gerrymandering.”
Asserts the need to pass a national ban to end gerrymandering.13:44-13:52
“None of us can afford groceries. None of us can afford gas. None of us can afford health care.”
Asserts that people cannot afford basic necessities like groceries, gas, and health care.14:27-14:34
“The billionaire mega donors and corporate special interests that are buying the system, that are buying politicians like Ken Paxton, they don't care who you are.”
Asserts that billionaire donors and corporate interests are influencing the political system and politicians like Ken Paxton.14:33-14:42
“We are going to win this election on November 3rd.”
Asserts confidence in winning the election on November 3rd.15:54-15:58