{"id":1047,"date":"2026-05-11T23:31:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T23:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=1047"},"modified":"2026-05-11T23:31:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T23:31:36","slug":"talarico-urges-cornyn-to-back-federal-gas-tax-suspension-as-trump-voices-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=1047","title":{"rendered":"Talarico urges Cornyn to back federal gas tax suspension as Trump &#8216;voices&#8217; support"},"content":{"rendered":"<div> <!-- --> <!-- --><p><span><strong>AUSTIN, Texas<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span>Texas state Rep. James Talarico is calling on U.S. Sen. John Cornyn to support a suspension of the federal gas tax after former President Donald Trump voiced backing for the idea.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=1038\">Livingston Police Department Officer fired, arrested following investigation<\/a><\/p> <h2>Bipartisan momentum for gas price relief<\/h2> <!-- --><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1042\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/72319fd53f0e5a1f788577a469d2ff48-768x432.webp\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/72319fd53f0e5a1f788577a469d2ff48-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/72319fd53f0e5a1f788577a469d2ff48-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/72319fd53f0e5a1f788577a469d2ff48.webp 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/div> <!-- --><div><\/div> <!-- --><p>What we know:<\/p> <!-- --><p>Talarico has made lowering fuel costs a central issue in his Senate campaign.\u00a0<\/p> <!-- --><p>In earlier remarks to FOX 4, he argued that Texans are &#8220;feeling the pain at the pump&#8221; and said suspending the federal gas tax could provide immediate relief. He has proposed keeping the suspension in place until the national average price drops below about $3 per gallon.<\/p> <!-- --> <!-- --><h2>Talarico pressures Cornyn over high prices<\/h2> <!-- --><p>What they&#8217;re saying:<\/p> <!-- --><p>In a statement released Monday, Talarico, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate, said Trump\u2019s support for pausing the federal gas tax shows the proposal could gain bipartisan traction as fuel prices remain high.<\/p> <!-- --><p>&#8220;I applaud President Trump\u2019s support for a federal gas tax suspension,&#8221; Talarico said. &#8220;Lowering prices at the pump should be a bipartisan commitment. I urge Senator Cornyn to drop his opposition \u2026 and join President Trump and me in supporting this critical tax relief for Texans.&#8221;<\/p> <!-- --><p>In the statement, Talarico linked to a social media post by CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes, referencing what Trump said in a recent phone interview about suspending the gas tax. Trump reportedly told Cordes it would be &#8220;a great idea&#8221; and suggested the tax could be reinstated once prices fall.<\/p> <!-- --><div><p>\n    Related\n  <\/p> <div><div><div><div><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gas prices in North Texas climb past $4 per gallon\" class=\"wp-image-1040\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/97ae6a6944e96d8ce86c905d98b946a5-768x387.webp\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/97ae6a6944e96d8ce86c905d98b946a5-768x387.webp 768w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/97ae6a6944e96d8ce86c905d98b946a5-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/97ae6a6944e96d8ce86c905d98b946a5.webp 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div> <noscript>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gas prices in North Texas climb past $4 per gallon\" class=\"wp-image-1043\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fdd1f6d739a23ee3dfff86a7c172e3c7.webp\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fdd1f6d739a23ee3dfff86a7c172e3c7.webp 768w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fdd1f6d739a23ee3dfff86a7c172e3c7-300x151.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/noscript><\/div> <span>article<\/span><\/div><\/div> <div><h3>Gas prices in North Texas climb past $4 per gallon<\/h3> <p>North Texas gas prices have surpassed $4 per gallon due in part to the Middle East conflict, though potential U.S.-Iran negotiations could offer upcoming relief.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <!-- --><h2><strong>Cornyn defends infrastructure funding<\/strong><\/h2> <!-- --><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1044\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20e27eb35e12f40e6277c9ae9ee3f463-768x432.webp\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20e27eb35e12f40e6277c9ae9ee3f463-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20e27eb35e12f40e6277c9ae9ee3f463-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20e27eb35e12f40e6277c9ae9ee3f463.webp 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n <div><p><span>Sen. John Cornyn at Fort Worth campaign event, Feb. 18, 2026 (FOX 4)<\/span> <!-- --><\/p> <!-- --><\/div><\/div> <!-- --><p>Local perspective:<\/p> <!-- --><p>The push comes as gas prices in Texas have climbed above $4 per gallon in some areas, with AAA data showing elevated costs across much of the state.<\/p> <!-- --><p>Cornyn, the incubent running for re-election to the U.S. Senate, has criticized the proposal, calling it ineffective and potentially harmful to federal finances.\u00a0<\/p> <!-- --><p>In comments previously reported, Cornyn said suspending the tax is a &#8220;short-sighted solution&#8221; that &#8220;will make things worse,&#8221; citing concerns about increasing the federal deficit and reducing funding for infrastructure projects such as roads and schools.<\/p> <!-- --><div><p>\n    Related\n  <\/p> <div><div><div><div><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"James Talarico calls for suspension of federal gas tax; John Cornyn calls move \" class=\"wp-image-1041\" height=\"387\" short-sighted=\"\" solution\"\"=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0ab6792eafbba57919f2a18e830d9e2b-768x387.webp\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0ab6792eafbba57919f2a18e830d9e2b-768x387.webp 768w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0ab6792eafbba57919f2a18e830d9e2b-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0ab6792eafbba57919f2a18e830d9e2b.webp 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div> <noscript>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"James Talarico calls for suspension of federal gas tax; John Cornyn calls move\" class=\"wp-image-1045\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e16dc73377ed154c456a383d4aa39afd.webp\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e16dc73377ed154c456a383d4aa39afd.webp 768w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e16dc73377ed154c456a383d4aa39afd-300x151.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/noscript><\/div> <span>article<\/span><\/div><\/div> <div><h3>James Talarico calls for suspension of federal gas tax; John Cornyn calls move &#8220;short-sighted solution&#8221;<\/h3> <p>High fuel prices are becoming a key talking point in the Texas race for U.S. Senate.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=1035\">Galveston police solve 1981 cold case<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <!-- --><p>He has also referenced the impact of higher fuel costs in the context of broader geopolitical concerns, saying they are &#8220;a small price to pay&#8221; compared to global security risks.<\/p> <!-- --><p>The other side:<\/p> <!-- --><p>A spokesperson for James Talarico&#8217;s campaign highlighted Coryn&#8217;s comments on FOX 4 last month, following Talarico&#8217;s press release this morning.<\/p> <!-- --> <!-- --><h2>Senate race tension escalates<\/h2> <!-- --><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1046\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/76ca95994f526ba7d90167e8a807a61e-768x432.webp\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/76ca95994f526ba7d90167e8a807a61e-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/76ca95994f526ba7d90167e8a807a61e-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/76ca95994f526ba7d90167e8a807a61e.webp 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/div> <!-- --><p>Big picture view:<\/p> <!-- --><p>The issue also spilled onto social media on Monday, highlighting the political attack on John Cornyn&#8217;s gas tax position, and the growing political tension in the race.<\/p> <!-- --><p>In a post on X, Talarico criticized Cornyn\u2019s long tenure in public office, writing that the senator has had &#8220;40 years to lower the cost of housing, healthcare, groceries, utilities, and gas,&#8221; before asking, &#8220;What\u2019s the hold up?&#8221;<\/p> <!-- --> <!-- --><p>Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is facing Cornyn in the May 26th runoff election, criticized Cornyn\u2019s time as Senator and urged supporters to back Paxton&#8217;s own campaign.<\/p> <!-- --> <!-- --><p>Cornyn responded to Ken Paxton\u2019s social post that included a link to a website titled crookedken.com and stating, &#8220;You can\u2019t trust him,&#8221; referring to Ken Paxton.<\/p> <!-- --> <!-- --><p>The exchanges reflect an increasingly heated contest, with both parties and primary challengers seeking to frame the debate over affordability and energy costs ahead of the election.<\/p> <!-- --><h2>Economic concerns shape campaign<\/h2> <!-- --><p>What&#8217;s next:<\/p> <!-- --><p>With gas prices remaining elevated and the issue gaining national attention, the proposal is likely to remain a focal point in the Texas Senate race.\u00a0<\/p> <!-- --><p>Any action on suspending the federal gas tax would require congressional approval, leaving its prospects uncertain as lawmakers weigh economic and political considerations.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=1034\">Katy Freeway crash: Lost load causing traffic problems at Houston Avenue<\/a><\/p> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is urging Sen. 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