Democrats running for Texas Senate are railing against billionaires and corruption as part of their efforts to win a statewide seat for the first time in more than 30 years.

State Representative James Talarico , D-Austin, entered the race Tuesday and made it the focal point in his campaign launch video. In an interview with CBS News Texas hours after he jumped into the primary, he said, "I've decided to take my fight against billionaire megadonors from the State House to our nation's capital." He said billionaires have too much power and influence on politics and policy, and he accuses them of dividing the country.

Talarico said he's not just criticizing Republican billionaires, but Democrats too. "I am out here calling out billionaire megadonors regardless of what side of the ai

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