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Texas Senate nominee cites Bible for universal healthcare

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC · How we work

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James Talarico, Texas Senate nominee, invoked the Bible to support universal healthcare.
Jim Agresti, president of Just Facts, accused Talarico of perverting Christian morals and the Constitution.
Agresti argued the Bible promotes personal generosity, not government handouts, citing over 50 passages.
Talarico will run in the November 2026 Senate race against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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James Talarico, Texas Senate nominee, invoked the Bible to support universal healthcare.
Jim Agresti, president of Just Facts, accused Talarico of perverting Christian morals and the Constitution.
Agresti argued the Bible promotes personal generosity, not government handouts, citing over 50 passages.
Talarico will run in the November 2026 Senate race against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.