As the Austin Democrat campaigns against big money in politics, he is being supported by a super PAC bankrolled by several billionaires, as well as nonprofits that do not have to disclose their funders.

One 30-minute campaign stop with Barack Obama in Austin isn't going to vault James Talarico to the U.S. Senate. But it can't hurt.

Former President Barack Obama met with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa at a Taco Joint restaurant stop in Austin. Obama did not make a formal

The former president greeted patrons while stopping for tacos near the University of Texas at Austin campus — a notable show of support for the Democrats atop the ticket this fall.

The president on Monday came out in support of an idea that Talarico, among others, has floated for a temporary pause to the national gasoline tax.

Former President Barrack Obama and Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate James Talarico speak at an Austin taco shop on Tuesday. Texas Democrats are drawing

After former President Barack Obama placed his taco order, the cashier already knew what Texas state Rep. James Talarico wanted.

James Talarico speaks to the Current during a recent San Antonio appearance. Looks like Texas Rep. James Talarico's U.S. Senate campaign campaign

The appearance was not a formal endorsement, but Obama introduced Talarico and fellow Democrat Gina Hinajosa as "the next senator and governor of Texas."

Democrat James Talarico faces criticism for being absent during voting on "Jocelyn's Law," a Texas bill to deny bail to illegal immigrants charged with violent felonies.