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Texas Senate Candidate Talarico's Controversial Funding History Exposed

3/10/2026

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James Talarico, a Texas Senate candidate, donated $2,500 in 2020 to the Austin Justice Coalition.
The coalition aimed to cut police funding.
Talarico says he does not support defunding the police and has voted for increased funding.
Polls show a competitive race against incumbent Senator John Cornyn.
Homicides surged nearly 50% after police budget cuts, prompting backlash and funding reversals.

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James Talarico, a Texas Senate candidate, donated $2,500 in 2020 to the Austin Justice Coalition.
The coalition aimed to cut police funding.
Talarico says he does not support defunding the police and has voted for increased funding.
Polls show a competitive race against incumbent Senator John Cornyn.
Homicides surged nearly 50% after police budget cuts, prompting backlash and funding reversals.