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Talarico Defends Non-Binary God Remark, Proposes Tax Cuts, Paxton Attacks

5/28/2026

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Summary

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James Talarico defended his 2021 comment that God is non-binary, calling it intentionally provocative and now regretting it.
He proposed ending tariffs, suspending federal gas and diesel taxes, and capping prescription-drug prices to lower Texans’ cost of living.
Ken Paxton, who beat John Cornyn with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, called Talarico a radical threat to border security and gender-based sports.

History

Historical Context

On June 26 2015 the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 opinion authored by Justice Anthony Kennedy, struck down state bans in Obergefell v. Hodges, extending marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide after 36 states already allowed them. The ruling now fuels Texas debates, where Rep. James Talarico’s 2021 comment and Attorney General Ken Paxton’s opposition revive clashes over gender-based policies.

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Story summary

James Talarico defended his 2021 comment that God is non-binary, calling it intentionally provocative and now regretting it.
He proposed ending tariffs, suspending federal gas and diesel taxes, and capping prescription-drug prices to lower Texans’ cost of living.
Ken Paxton, who beat John Cornyn with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, called Talarico a radical threat to border security and gender-based sports.

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