Texas Democratic phenom Beto O’Rourke refused to offer former Vice President Joe Biden any cover against allegations that he inappropriately touched women, saying the allegations “must be heard.”

“I think we need to listen to those who are raising their stories, who have the courage to come forward to share their experience and also to be part of the conversation about his candidacy or how he fares as a contender for the nomination,” the former congressman said.

“Ultimately, that’s a decision for him to make, but I’m glad that people are willing to – and have the courage to step up.”

He added: “They must be heard and they must be listened to.”

O’Rourke made the remarks after addressing the annual convention of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network in Midtown.

The El Paso pol joins a growing chorus of Democrats who have called on Biden to explain himself as the allegations of inappropriate touching have built in recent days.

O’Rourke was the first of nearly a dozen Democratic 2020 presidential hopefuls who are slated to address NAN this week.