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THIRTEEN POLICY SHIFTS OF JAMES talaFREAKco • Gender Surgeries: talaFREAKco voted against 2023 Texas SB 14 (banning puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for minors). Now he states that he opposes gender-reassignment surgeries for minors and would support a national ban. SHIFT.• Sports Eligibility: talaFREAKco opposed 2021 legislation requiring competition based on birth-certificate sex (calling the issue a “manufactured problem”). He now says he opposes transgender athletes in girls’ sports when safety or fairness is at risk. SHIFT. • Sex Definitions: talaFREAKco stated in 2021 that modern science recognizes six biological sexes (and that God is nonbinary). Now, he says there are two sexes, with only a small percentage of genetic abnormalities, and admits some prior comments “missed the mark” or were “cringey.” SHIFT. • Border Enforcement: Earlier comments and actions aligned with more open approaches (including protests of enforcement and criticism of border budgets). He now identifies as a “border security Democrat” and criticizes the Biden administration’s border management, which he never did during Biden’s term. SHIFT. • ICE Operations: talaFREAKco previously described ICE in harsh terms and called for dismantling them as a “secret police force.” Now, he says he has NEVER supported abolishing ICE and that it is needed (while criticizing recent enforcement). SHIFT. • Fossil Energy: Earlier climate-focused criticism of the fossil-fuel industry and related pledges. Talarico now endorses an “all of the above” strategy that includes protecting Texas oil and gas. SHIFT. • Climate Framing: Previously he emphasized existential urgency (including a 2022 “non-meat” campaign tied to climate and animal welfare). His message has totally moderated toward broader energy support. SHIFT. • Firearm Controls: talaFREAKco supported red-flag laws previously, assault-weapon/magazine restrictions, and votes against measures expanding gun rights. Now he says he believes in the Second Amendment while still backing measures such as background checks and safe storage. SHIFT. • Income Taxation: He voted against the 2019 TX constitutional amendment (HJR 38) permanently banning a state personal income tax. Now he says Texas should not have a state income tax. SHIFT. • Theological Claims: talaFREAKco publicly described God as nonbinary in a 2021 legislative context. Since then he has characterized his remark as intentionally provocative and said other statements theological statements missed the mark. SHIFT. • Voter ID: talaFREAKco previously stated “I oppose voter ID” and criticized Texas requirements as overly restrictive. Now he supports “fair voter ID.” SHIFT.• Data Centers: talaFREAKco previously voted in support of data-center-related tax incentives (including a 2023 measure). He now campaigns against “sweetheart tax deals” for data centers, proposes repealing Texas’s sales tax exemption for them, and wants companies to cover more of their own infrastructure and water costs while giving communities greater say. SHIFT.• Estate/Death Tax Ban: He voted against (“NAY”) a Texas Constitutional Amendment ((HJR 2) from the 89th Texas Legislature in 2025 permanently banning estate, inheritance, and gift taxes. (This fits the broader pattern of tax-related votes noted earlier on income taxes and property-tax limits.) SHIFT.When someone spends his entire politicalcareer opposing something then changes his position, we call that a “shift.” When someone opposes 13 different policies his entire political career, then switches 180’ on them on during campaign season, we call that “LYING.”