Rep. James Talarico
Texas House District 50
DemocraticAbout
Representative James Talarico is a former public school teacher first elected to serve in the Texas House of Representatives in 2018. Born in Round Rock, Rep. Talarico attended Wells Branch Elementary School and graduated from McNeil High School before earning degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and Harvard University. After college, he taught middle school on the Westside of San Antonio. He currently sits on the Public Education Committee, the Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Commi...
Committee Assignments
Bills Authored (showing 10 of 21)
AN ACT relating to the criteria for a local option exemption from ad
AN ACT relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
AN ACT relating to placement on the minimum salary schedule and service
AN ACT relating to authorization and reimbursement for certain
AN ACT relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public
AN ACT relating to coverage for mental health conditions and substance use
AN ACT relating to the participation of community-based organizations in
AN ACT relating to a prescription drug purchasing pool for certain health
AN ACT relating to the use of personal wireless communication devices by
AN ACT relating to establishing the Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and
Staff Contacts
Gina Hinojosa
Chief of Staff
Last verified: December 13, 2025
Source: Texas Legislature Online
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