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Property Tax Relief?

of Texas voters say that property tax reductions should primarily benefit homeowners. (April 2025)

Cell Phones in Schools

of Texas voters support banning the use of cell phones in public schools. (April 2025)

Water Reliability

of Texas voters say it is extremely or very important for the legislature to improve the reliability of the state’s water supply. (April 2025)

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Lt. Gov. Patrick huffs and puffs, blows the House down on Hemp bill

The House’s passage of Senate Bill 3 may rightly be understood as yet another example of the current Lieutenant Governor’s historic power over the Senate, and how he has extended it into the affairs of the House.

Second Reading Podcast: Public Opinion and the Big Unresolved Issues Pending in the Texas Legislature

James Henson and Joshua Blank look at the big issues still pending in the Texas Legislature, including property taxes, education funding, water, the budget, bail, THC products, and more as deadline pressures suffocate House bills. Also: #txlege theme songs.

Texas Public Opinion and the 89th Legislature Endgame

The April 2025 University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll contained many items probing Texans' attitudes about policy and spending priorities, as well as attitudes about more specific policy proposals invested in bills now being discussed in the legislature.

Texas Republicans Strongly Approve of Trump’s Handling of Immigration and the Border

Donald Trump Job Approval: Immigration and Border Security (April 2025)

Trump Underwater in Texans' Assessment of his Handling of the Economy

Donald Trump Job Approval: The Economy (April 2025)

PAAT Nerdy for 30 Media Roundtable April 11

With less than two months until sine die, the Professional Advocacy Association will convene a panel of Texas political press and observers to discuss the 89th Texas Legislative Session and the latest news and actions of interest. James Henson will moderate a panel including Gromer Jeffers, Jr. of the Dallas Morning News, Brad Johnson of The Texan, Mark Jones of Rice University, and Harvey Kronberg of Quorum Report Friday April 11 at 10:00 AM.

Legislative Intern

Offered by: Office of Senator Judith Zaffirini, PhD, Dean of the Texas Senate

Groundbreakers Policy Coalition

Offered by: Nourish the Future Foundation

Political Marketing Internship

Offered by: Rep. Ryan Guillen

Legislative Internship

Offered by: Rep. Ryan Guillen

Polls show Cornyn faces increasingly uphill primary battle against Paxton

Spectrum News, May 15, 2025

A poll commissioned by a group supporting U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s reelection is showing an uphill battle for the incumbent, as he faces a challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the Republican nomination.

Texas Republicans still give Trump positive job reviews, despite economic concerns

San Antonio Express-News, May 08, 2025

A new poll shows why Texas Republican politicians aren't bucking Trump publicly.

New poll gauges Texans’ feelings on Trump, the economy and more

Texas Standard, May 07, 2025

The Texas Politics Project’s survey gauges how registered Texas voters are feeling about the state of politics on a local and national level.

Donald Trump has a negative economic approval rating in Texas for the first time, poll finds

Houston Chronicle, May 07, 2025

For the first time, President Donald Trump has a negative approval rating in Texas over his handling of the economy, according to a new poll.

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