Tease: Texas State Rep. James Talarico talks data centers, immigration with ABC-7's Marcel Clarke
Texas State Representative James Talarico discussed data centers and immigration in an interview with ABC-7. The specific content provided focuses on border security. More details regarding the data center discussion are expected in a later broadcast.
Texas State Representative James Talarico discussed his campaign and issues facing the borderland, including immigration, in an interview with Marcel Clarke of ABC-7. The interview also touched on the topic of data centers, with further details expected in an upcoming broadcast.
During the segment, Representative Talarico focused on border security measures. He emphasized the importance of securing the border by consulting local sheriffs, Border Patrol, local elected officials, and residents. Talarico stated his support for a physical barrier if deemed necessary by these local agencies in specific areas, while acknowledging that such barriers may not be appropriate everywhere, citing Big Bend as an example.
He criticized politicians for grandstanding on border security issues and called for a more common-sense approach that protects landowners' rights, public land, and sacred places within the state. ABC-7 also noted that they had reached out to Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton's campaign for an interview but had not yet received a response.