James Talarico Calls for Suspension of Federal Gas Tax; John Cornyn Calls Move "Short-Sighted Solution"

Texas Rep. James Talarico joins ABC-7's Marcel Clarke in exclusive interview

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas Representative James Talarico is pushing for immediate relief at the gas pump with his new proposal to suspect federal gas and diesel taxes. ABC-7's Marcel Clarke sat down with state Rep. Talarico Tuesday, where he said this move would save Texans about $200 a year. El Paso usually sees higher prices at the pump compared to the rest of the state. State Rep. Talarico said suspending federal gas and diesel taxes woul…

James Talarico calls for suspension of federal gas tax; John Cornyn calls move "short-sighted solution"

High fuel prices are becoming a key talking point in the Texas race for U.S. Senate.

James Talarico calls for suspending the federal gas tax

A trade group argued that a federal gas tax suspension would be unlikely to show up in savings for drivers and would diminish needed infrastructure revenue.

State Rep. James Talarico proposes ending federal gas and diesel tax

Since the war with Iran began in February, gas prices have soared more than 30%.