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ABOUT

PROFESSIONAL TIMELINE

  • 2011-2013: Teacher, Rhodes Middle School, San Antonio
  • 2017–2018: Executive Director for Central Texas, Reasoning Mind
  • 2019–2023: Contract Consultant, Maya Consulting
  • 2019–Present: Texas State Representative (District 52; later District 50)
  • 2024–Present: Self-Employed Education Consultant (Nine Banded LLC)
  • By 2024: Austin Community Board Member, Breakthrough T1D

EDUCATOR SUMMARY

  • Public School Teacher: Talarico held a Texas Educator Certificate for Generalist (Grades 4–8), beginning with a probationary certificate (2011–2012) followed by a standard certificate active from 2012 to 2018, which is now inactive. This credential aligns with his early career as a public middle school teacher at Rhodes Middle School on San Antonio’s West Side, prior to entering elected office.

  • Education Consultant

    • 2019–2023: Contract Consultant, Maya Consulting
    • September 2025–Present: Managing Member, Nine Banded LLC

QUESTIONABLE CREDENTIALS

  • Talarico held a Texas Educator Certificate for Generalist (Grades 4–8), beginning with a probationary certificate (2011–2012) followed by a standard certificate active from June 2012 to through May 2018, which is now inactive.
  • Texas Administration Agency: “Since September 1, 1999, the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) has issued the standard certificate, which is subject to renewal every five years.”
    • Analysis suggests Talarico did not file for renewal after spring-2013.
  • San Antonio Current: “Talarico’s two years as a public school teacher is central to his Democratic Senate campaign after shaping his policy goals and driving his political rise through the Texas House.”

CONSULTING

As recently as January 20, 2023, Talarico was listed as a “Network Partner” on MAYA Consulting’s website, with his personal bio listing him as a “Contract Consultant.” Social Media posts show he joined the firm in September 2019.

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BUSINESS RECORDS

TX Secretary of State

Nine Banded LLC

MJ for Texas

EDUCATION RECORDS

Texas Education Agency

Certificate

Rhodes Middle School

SUMMARY

  • Jeremiah Rhodes Middle School
  • 3000 Tampico Street San Antonio, TX 78207
  • Tenure: ~2012 - ?
  • Website

Quote

  • “James Talarico of Round Rock, the youngest current state lawmaker in the Texas Legislature, said that as a teacher at Rhodes Middle School, he hung a picture of Castro alongside other inspirational Latinos leaders, so his students could see them each day.” San Antonio Express News, 1/14/19

  • “Grandson of a Baptist preacher, Talarico’s upbringing and life experiences shaped his faith. He grew up dreaming of becoming a preacher and memorizing Scripture for fun. He grew up in Round Rock, going to nearby St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, where he is still active. He taught sixth graders at Rhodes Middle School on the West Side of San Antonio.” San Antonio Express News, 4/4/21

Education Consultant

Maya Consulting

SUMMARY

  • Website
  • 2017 McBee St, Austin, TX 78723
  • ABOUT: “Sustainable, Systematic Support For a Good Life. We’re consultants who empower nonprofits, communities, and educators with innovative, time-tested tools, and systems so they can make a more meaningful, more sustainable impact.”

Listed on Talarico’s financial disclosures. CROSSPOST

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Nine Banded, LLC

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