DALLAS — Democratic state Rep. James Talarico used a national television appearance Monday to trace the roots of his politics, defend his legislative record and argue he can win the race for Senate by building a broad coalition.

Jasmine Crockett is a two-term member of Congress and former state representative running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. She is well-known for her outspoken stance on issues. She is a progressive who said she's connecting with Texans across the state, in cities and the rural parts of Texas.

Former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) criticized state Rep. James Talarico (D) for allegedly referring to him as a “mediocre Black man” and said he would be backing Talarico’s opponent, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas),

Tired of losing statewide, Texas Democrats say they want a fighter to flip a GOP-held Senate seat this year. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico are vying for it in a primary that so far has been an ice cream and cake affair,

State Rep. James Talarico is leading the Democratic primary funding charge, while state Rep. Wesley Hunt is gaining ground in the GOP primary race.

A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.

The pro-Cornyn Super Pac Texans for a Conservative Majority reported $5 million in cash as of Dec. 31. By contrast the Super Pac supporting Ken Paxton's senate campaign reported $2.8 million.

Texas Democrat James Talarico said atheists are more “Christ-like” than Christian lawmakers, prompting scrutiny of his claims against Christian doctrine.