Texas state representative for House District 136.
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
Response to this claim
James Talarico says he capped insulin at $25 a month while serving in the Texas House.
“He worked aggressively throughout the session to pass this bill into law.”
Relative to Talarico’s claim of meaningful credit for the insulin cap, Bucy substantively defends his advocacy and legislative work.
Statement dates: January 23, 2026
Statement dates: January 23, 2026
