James Talarico said in September a federal semi-automatic rifle ban stayed possible and later told NewsNation he would support one depending on the legislation. In the Texas House he coauthored 2023 HB 22 forcing stores to report buyers of more than one firearm or three magazines within five days to DPS and then two sheriffs. He authored 2019 bills for discretionary carry licenses, range-loan background checks, and ending out-of-state permit recognition, voted against Constitutional Carry three times, and received Everytown, GIFFORDS PAC, and Bloomberg-backed PAC support.