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Talarico’s Record Includes Votes Against Bail Reform, Crime Penalties, and Police Funding Measures

Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico has a lengthy record from his time in the Texas Legislature, where he voted against several bills addressing bail, criminal penalties, and police funding.

Talarico has served in the Texas Legislature since 2018, first representing House District 52 and then House District 50 since 2023. During his tenure, he has voted against multiple bills addressing crime and public safety.

During the 87th Legislative Session, Talarico voted against House Bill 20, legislation considered during a special session that restricted cashless personal bonds and tightened bail conditions for defendants accused of violent or sexual crimes. He also voted against Senate Bill 6, a major bail-reform bill that placed restrictions on personal bonds and charitable bail organizations.

Talarico also voted against House Joint Resolution 4, which became a constitutional amendment restricting bail for certain sex offenses against children and continuous human trafficking.

Additionally, Talarico voted against House Bill 1900, which financially and operationally penalizes large Texas cities that reduce year-over-year funding for their municipal........

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