Candidate
Compared on: James Talarico
Background: In the 87R legislative session, Talarico authored HB 4111, concerning the employment of diversity, equity, and inclusion officers by school districts.
THE CLAIM · OCT 5, 2026
“James Talarico tried to force DEI officers on Texas school districts”
Ken Paxton · Read the post
THE RECORD
“Each school district to which this section applies must employ a diversity, equity, and inclusion officer.”
Texas Legislature · HB 4111 (87R), authored by Talarico: Relating to the employment of diversity... · Read
THE RECORD
“No. 4111 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the employment of diversity, equity, and inclusion officers by school districts.”
Texas Legislature · HB 4111 (87R), authored by Talarico: Relating to the employment of diversity... · Read
RECORD AGREES
Texas Legislature Online’s text of HB 4111 from the 87th Legislature, listed as authored by James Talarico, would require covered school districts to employ a diversity, equity, and inclusion officer. The bill excludes districts entitled to an allotment under Section 48.101.
