Texas · U.S. Senate · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Where do the candidates stand on housing?
Ken PaxtonRepublican
James TalaricoDemocrat
Part of the full Texas U.S. Senate comparison · Last reviewed October 19, 2026
Housing
Each position is labeled by what it rests on: a campaign proposal, a public statement, a past action such as a vote or lawsuit, or an enacted policy. Where nothing is documented, the page says so.
Documented positions
Ken Paxton
Proposes a $50,000 tax deduction for first-time homebuyers and a $50,000 deduction on down payments for people moving to a new primary residence.
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- Campaign proposalJuly 31, 2026
His economic plan includes a $50,000 deduction for first-time homebuyers and a $50,000 deduction on down payments for people moving to a new primary residence, which could be claimed on top of the standard deduction. SourcePaxton unveils economic plan tied to tax breaks in Senate race (opens in a new tab)The Texas Tribune · July 31, 2026 · News
- Campaign proposalJuly 31, 2026
His economic plan includes a $50,000 deduction for first-time homebuyers and a $50,000 deduction on down payments for people moving to a new primary residence, which could be claimed on top of the standard deduction. SourcePaxton unveils economic plan tied to tax breaks in Senate race (opens in a new tab)The Texas Tribune · July 31, 2026 · News
James Talarico
Proposes expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and repealing regulations he says hinder home construction; his campaign says he would ban Wall Street from buying up housing stock.
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- Campaign proposal
His campaign says he would stop corporate landlords from engaging in market manipulation to raise rents and ban Wall Street from buying up housing stock; he also proposes expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, repealing regulations he says hinder home construction, lowering property insurance costs and promoting factory-built modular homes. 2 sourcesJames Talarico on Taxes & Cost of Living (opens in a new tab)Talarico for Texas · CampaignJames Talarico (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · Reference
- Past action2025
Sponsored S.B. 2835 (2025) in the House, with Rep. Gates also listed as a sponsor; the law allows cities to authorize apartment buildings of up to six stories with a single stairway if they meet fire-safety conditions. 2 sources89(R) History for SB 2835 (opens in a new tab)Texas Legislature Online · 2025 · Legislative record89(R) SB 2835 - Committee Report (Unamended) version - Bill Analysis (opens in a new tab)Texas Legislature Online · 2025 · Legislative record
- Campaign proposal
His campaign says he would stop corporate landlords from engaging in market manipulation to raise rents and ban Wall Street from buying up housing stock; he also proposes expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, repealing regulations he says hinder home construction, lowering property insurance costs and promoting factory-built modular homes. 2 sourcesJames Talarico on Taxes & Cost of Living (opens in a new tab)Talarico for Texas · CampaignJames Talarico (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · Reference
- Past action2025
Sponsored S.B. 2835 (2025) in the House, with Rep. Gates also listed as a sponsor; the law allows cities to authorize apartment buildings of up to six stories with a single stairway if they meet fire-safety conditions. 2 sources89(R) History for SB 2835 (opens in a new tab)Texas Legislature Online · 2025 · Legislative record89(R) SB 2835 - Committee Report (Unamended) version - Bill Analysis (opens in a new tab)Texas Legislature Online · 2025 · Legislative record
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