Texas state representative and Democratic candidate for the United States Senate from Texas in 2026.
Case
James Talarico says he capped Texas insulin costs at $25 a month. Lois Kolkhorst says she authored the 2021 law. Records document Talarico’s earlier bill and House sponsorship, making this a dispute over legislative credit.
Role at the time: Texas state representative
Responding to
James Talarico says he capped insulin at $25 a month while serving in the Texas House.
“This legislation has been a team effort.”
The remark describes a shared account of legislative credit. It does not condemn or defend any person’s conduct.
Statement dates: May 24, 2021
