Talarico Stays Conditional on Trans Athletes in Girls Sports, Faces Criticism

Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico has reiterated that he opposes transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports only when safety or fairness is at risk, according to his campaign spokesperson JT Ennis. The former teacher says he will always oppose discrimination but also accuses politicians of bullying students for political points. Talarico’s voting history shows he has opposed statewide restrictions such as HB 25 and SB 29, and he voted against a college‑level ban on biological males in women’s teams (SB 15). He argues that eligibility should be decided locally on an athlete‑by‑athlete basis and has said his stance has not changed. Dallas Cowboys legend Randy White publicly questioned Talarico’s consistency, suggesting the nominee may shift positions to suit the political climate.