Texas state representative and chair of the Texas House Republican Caucus.
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, House Republican Caucus chair and former House Insurance Committee chair
Response to this claim
James Talarico says he capped insulin at $25 a month while serving in the Texas House.
“But it was not his bill that passed. His bill died in committee.”
Relative to Talarico’s legislative-credit claim, Oliverson disputes the extent and formal basis of his contribution while acknowledging advocacy.
Statement dates: January 27, 2026
Statement dates: January 27, 2026
