Texas Lawmaker Talarico Reverses Stance on Number of Biological Sexes.
James Talarico, the Texas Democratic Senate nominee, told Fox News he 'missed the mark' by previously claiming there are six biological sexes. He now says there are two, plus a small percentage of people with genetic abnormalities.
- Talarico made the original 'six sexes' claim during a state legislature debate on transgender sports restrictions.
- 2 statements walked back: the 'six sexes' claim and calling God 'non-binary.'
- Talarico said the 'non-binary God' remark was intentionally provocative.
- The Fox News interview was Talarico's first of the general election campaign.
Why it matters: Talarico is in a tight race against Paxton, and the prior comments have drawn sustained Republican attention. He argued opponents raised the issue to avoid discussing economic concerns such as '$6 diesel.'
How 20 sources split on this story
Right coverage, 16 sources: The right frames the story as a candidate reversing a notable claim under electoral pressure, highlighting the original 'six sexes' statement and the 'non-binary God' remark as evidence of vulnerability.
What’s next: Talarico said he will focus on economic issues — groceries, gas, utilities, and healthcare — through Election Day.
- Paxton is scheduled to speak on Night 1 of the RNC's 2026 midterm convention, held in Texas.
- Whether Talarico's clarifications will neutralize the issue as a campaign liability remains to be seen.
- How Paxton will use the original remarks — or the walk-back — in campaign messaging is not yet known.
