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Texas Records Disprove Talarico’s 45-Student Class Claim

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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James Talarico’s claim of teaching a 45-student class was disproved by Texas Education Agency records.
Agency data show his largest class held 30 students, with most classes ranging from 22 to 27.
Spokesman JT Ennis said Talarico worked with administrators to redistribute students after the initial 45-student placement.
If elected, Talarico would be the first Texas Democrat to win a Senate race since 1988.

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James Talarico’s claim of teaching a 45-student class was disproved by Texas Education Agency records.
Agency data show his largest class held 30 students, with most classes ranging from 22 to 27.
Spokesman JT Ennis said Talarico worked with administrators to redistribute students after the initial 45-student placement.
If elected, Talarico would be the first Texas Democrat to win a Senate race since 1988.