Kassi Longoria
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“never worked under, received compensation from, or was involved in securing any state- or federally-funded contracts.”
Kassi Longoria · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Longoria said Talarico never worked under, received compensation from, or was involved in securing any state- or federally-funded contracts.
“has no current role with our organization”
Kassi Longoria · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Longoria confirmed to Fox News Digital that Talarico served as an independent contractor consultant with the group from 2019 to 2025.
“similarly, Rep. Talarico’s relationship with VIDA was disclosed in his required public financial disclosure filings.”
Kassi Longoria · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Longoria stated that Talarico's relationship with VIDA was disclosed in his required public financial disclosure filings.
“during his time at VIDA, his consulting work was structured, specifically to remain separate from his role as a Texas state legislator.”
Kassi Longoria · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Longoria clarified that Talarico's consulting work was structured to remain separate from his legislative role.
“as a matter of standard practice, VIDA discloses any outside employment or potential conflicts of interest for our staff — including Rep. Talarico’s legislative role — in our proposals when we apply for publicly-funded opportunities”
Kassi Longoria · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Longoria noted that VIDA discloses outside employment and potential conflicts of interest for staff in proposals for publicly-funded opportunities.