The president on Monday came out in support of an idea that Talarico, among others, has floated for a temporary pause to the national gasoline tax.

James Talarico speaks to the Current during a recent San Antonio appearance. Looks like Texas Rep. James Talarico's U.S. Senate campaign campaign

Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is set to speak at Texas HBCU Paul Quinn College's commencement ceremony.

The former president, who has looked to elevate a new generation of Democrats, met with James Talarico and a candidate for governor, Gina Hinojosa, who are trying to flip Texas.

Democrat James Talarico faces criticism for being absent during voting on "Jocelyn's Law," a Texas bill to deny bail to illegal immigrants charged with violent felonies.

Former President Barack Obama traveled to Texas to boost the campaign of James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, who is facing a contentious election this November that will determine control of Congress in 2027.