Democratic nominee for Texas Senate James Talarico is once again gushing about gay and transgender children in an unearthed video from his time in the Texas House.
Talarico expressed his love for “LGBTQ children” whom he says earned a “special place in [his] heart” from his time as a middle school teacher. Talarico taught sixth grade from 2011 to 2013, teaching children aged 11 and 12.
“I was so proud to be among the first class of members to the LGBTQ caucus in the Texas House,” Talarico said in the video posted by the Texas LGBTQ Caucus. “I joined because I believe we have to build an inclusive Texas that works for every single Texan no matter their background, their beliefs, or their identity.” (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Trump Aligned Group Drops Six Figures On ‘Talafreako’ Ad In Texas)
“And as a former middle school teacher, I have a special place in my heart for LGBTQ youth and ensuring that they are able to build a future worthy of their dreams,” Talarico added. “We have so much more work to do to make equality a reality in this state, but with the members of this caucus, our allies across Texas, I know we’ll get there.”
EL PASO, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 21: Democratic Texas State Rep. James Talarico speaks to members of the media at the Fire Fighters Hall February 21, 2026 in El Paso, Texas. Talarico faces Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in the March 3rd primary. (Photo by Alberto Silva Fernandez/Getty Images)
These remarks are just a small part of Talarico’s long track record praising children for exploring their sexual and gender identity. In a now-infamous interview, Talarico was asked what he loves more than his friends and family before replying, “trans children.” (RELATED: After Being Asked About ‘God’s Sausage,’ James Talarico Says Christians Don’t Care About God’s Gender)
“I love — I’m just going to say this because it’s on my mind — the trans children who showed up yesterday at the state Capitol to advocate for their humanity,” Talarico said. “They shouldn’t have to, but it was an inspiration to watch.”
Talarico will face off against Trump-endorsed Republican nominee Ken Paxton in the November general election.