State Rep. James Talarico is back on the campaign trail after a nine-day absence due to the flu, dismissing online rumors about his health and challenging Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to a debate in their U.S. Senate race.
Talarico returned to public events Friday, greeting voters at the Austin City Limits Music Festival, before attending a Kacey Musgraves concert Saturday in Dallas.
During an interview with NBC 5’s Phil Prazan in Dallas, Talarico addressed his recovery, speculation surrounding his absence and his ongoing campaign against Paxton, who defeated incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn in the primary.
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