Latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll

Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?" Community is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community?"

Keywords: Marijuana

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you think that Donald Trump will be a great, good, average, poor, or terrible president." Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Donald Trump, President

Respondents were asked, "Below are a list of proposals for improving the K-12 education system in Texas. For each proposal, please tell us whether you think it would be extremely effective, somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all...

Keywords: Education

Respondents were asked, "Based on what you have read or heard, which of the following statements best describes the financial situation in the current legislative session compared to the state's finances heading into the previous session in 2015?"...

Keywords: 85th Legislature, Budget and Taxes, Texas Legislature

Respondents were asked, "Below are a list of proposals for improving the K-12 education system in Texas. For each proposal, please tell us whether you think it would be extremely effective, somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all...

Keywords: Education

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that the Texas economy is a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in...

Keywords: Texas Economy

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the country, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Direction of the Country

Respondents were asked, "Would you say the United States Constitution has held up well as the basis for our government and laws and is in little need of change, or would you say that we should hold a convention of the states to consider amendments...

Keywords: Constitution, Constitutional Amendments

Respondents were asked, "Would you support or oppose banning Muslims who are not U.S. citizens from entering the United States?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely...

Keywords: Immigration

Respondents were asked, "Would you say the United States Constitution has held up well as the basis for our government and laws and is in little need of change, or would you say that we should hold a new constitutional convention to update the...

Keywords: Constitution, Constitutional Amendments

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Mike Pence." The ideology measure is based on respondent self-...

Keywords: Mike Pence

Respondents were asked, "What would you say is the most important problem facing this country today?" This figure includes the six problems the public deemed most important. Tea Party identification is based on the following question, also asked in...

Keywords: Most Important Problem - Country

Respondents were asked, "What would you say is the most important problem facing the state of Texas today?" This figure includes the six problems the public deemed most important.

Keywords: Most Important Problem - State

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Dan Patrick is doing as Lieutenant Governor? Would you say that you..." Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor

Respondents were asked, "Of the three branches of federal government, which one do you trust the most?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Federal Government, President, U.S. Congress, U.S. Supreme Court

Respondents were asked, "Generally speaking, do you approve or disapprove of the Texas Legislature passing laws designed to override measures adopted by local governments?"

Keywords: Texas Legislature

Respondents were asked, "Would you say that the quality of K-12 public school education in Texas is:" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 is extremely...

Keywords: Education

Respondents were asked, "If lawmakers repeal the Affordable Care Act with the intention of replacing it, should they..."

Keywords: Affordable Care Act, Healthcare

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that the national economy is a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?" Tea Party identification is based on the following question,...

Keywords: Economy, Macroeconomics

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that you and your family are economically a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable...

Keywords: Microeconomics

Respondents were asked, "Some cities in the United States act as what have been called 'sanctuary cities' for immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally. That means that when local police or city government employees learn that someone is in the...

Keywords: Immigration, Sanctuary Cities

Respondents were asked, "Now we're going ask you about some institutions in American society. Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion...

Keywords: State Government

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the State of Texas, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Direction of Texas

Respondents were asked, "Below are a list of proposals for improving the K-12 education system in Texas. For each proposal, please tell us whether you think it would be extremely effective, somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all...

Keywords: Education

Respondents were asked, "Suppose the Tea Party movement organized itself as a political party. When thinking about the next election for Congress, would you vote for the Republican candidate from your district, the Democratic candidate...

Keywords: Republican Party, Tea Party

Respondents who indicated that they would repeal the Affordable Care Act were asked, "Do you think lawmakers should..." Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Affordable Care Act, Healthcare

Respondents were asked, "Below are a list of proposals for improving the K-12 education system in Texas. For each proposal, please tell us whether you think it would be extremely effective, somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all...

Keywords: Education

Respondents were asked, "What would you like to see happen to the Affordable Care Act, also known as 'Obamacare'?"

Keywords: Affordable Care Act

Respondents were asked, "Now we're going ask you about some institutions in American society. Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion...

Keywords: Military

Respondents were asked, "Below are some priorities being discussed as the Texas Legislature considers the budget for 2018-2019. Which of the following do you think should be the legislature's top priority?" Party identification is calculated...

Keywords: Budget and Taxes

Respondents were asked, "Below are a list of proposals for improving the K-12 education system in Texas. For each proposal, please tell us whether you think it would be extremely effective, somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all...

Keywords: Education

Respondents were asked, "Now we're going ask you about some institutions in American society. Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion...

Keywords: Judiciary, Texas Judiciary

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Donald Trump."

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Donald Trump is doing as president? Would you say that you..." Community is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community?"

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "Do you support or oppose proposals that would redirect state tax revenue to help parents pay for some of the cost of sending their children to private or parochial schools?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-...

Keywords: Budget and Taxes, Education

Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the availability of abortion?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Abortion

Respondents were asked, "Which Texas agency regulates oil and gas production in the state?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Railroad Commission

Respondents were asked, "Below are a list of proposals for improving the K-12 education system in Texas. For each proposal, please tell us whether you think it would be extremely effective, somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all...

Keywords: Education

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Ted Cruz is doing as U.S. Senator? Would you say that you..." Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Ted Cruz

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Vladimir Putin."

Keywords: Vladimir Putin

Respondents were asked, "As you may know, the state maintains a reserve called the Economic Stabilization Fund, also know as the Rainy Day Fund. Faced with potential cuts to the budget, should lawmakers consider spending money from the Rainy Day...

Keywords: Texas Legislature

Respondents were asked, "Should illegal immigrants who have graduated from Texas high schools, lived in the state for at least three years, and applied for citizenship receive in-state tuition rates at Texas public colleges and universities, or...

Keywords: Higher Education, Immigration

Respondents were asked, "Below are a list of proposals for improving the K-12 education system in Texas. For each proposal, please tell us whether you think it would be extremely effective, somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all...

Keywords: Education, Public Education

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that the national economy is a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?"

Keywords: Economy, Macroeconomics

Respondents were asked, "Suppose the Tea Party movement organized itself as a political party. When thinking about the next election for Congress, would you vote for [Randomize] the Republican candidate from your district, the Democratic candidate...

Keywords: Republican Party, Tea Party

Respondents were asked, "Do you think Donald Trump has the temperament to serve effectively as president?"

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "Do you support or oppose the U.S. banning Syrian refugees from entering the United States?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Refugees

Respondents were asked, "Generally speaking, do you approve or disapprove of the Texas Legislature passing laws designed to override measures adopted by voters in city and county elections?"

Keywords: Texas Legislature

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Joe Straus is doing as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives? Would you say that you..." Community is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban,...

Keywords: Joe Straus

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the country, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?"

Keywords: Direction of the Country

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job the U.S. Congress is doing? Would you say that you..." Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: U.S. Congress

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Greg Abbott is doing as Governor? Would you say that you..." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative, and 4...

Keywords: Governor, Greg Abbott

Respondents who indicated that they would not repeal the Affordable Care Act were asked, "Do you think lawmakers should..." Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Affordable Care Act, Healthcare

Respondents were asked, "As you may or may not be aware, the state of Texas has less money on hand to fund state government than it did in 2015. In general, which of the following approaches to this situation do you think is best?" Community is...

Keywords: Texas Legislature

Respondents were asked, "Do you feel like you have been left behind by changes in the economy?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative, and 4 corresponding to "...

Keywords: Economy, Microeconomics

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following comes closer to your opinion? Transgender people should have access to public restrooms based on... " Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party...

Keywords: Transgender

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following do you think would be MOST EFFECTIVE in improving the K-12 education system in Texas?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a scale from...

Keywords: Education

Respondents were asked, "Do you think that Donald Trump is honest and trustworthy?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to be a Democrats, Republicans,...

Keywords: Donald Trump, The President

Respondents were asked, "Below are a list of proposals for improving the K-12 education system in Texas. For each proposal, please tell us whether you think it would be extremely effective, somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all...

Keywords: Education

Respondents were asked, "Do you think the Tea Party movement has too much influence, too little influence, or the right amount of influence in the Republican Party?" Tea Party identification is based on the following question, also asked in the...

Keywords: Republican Party, Tea Party

Respondents were asked, "Below are a list of proposals for improving the K-12 education system in Texas. For each proposal, please tell us whether you think it would be extremely effective, somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all...

Keywords: Education, Pre-K

Respondents were asked, "How important do you think it is that the Texas Legislature pass a law regulating transgender access to public restrooms?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Transgender

Respondents were asked, "Now we're going ask you about some institutions in American society. Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion...

Keywords: Police

Respondents were asked, "Now we're going ask you about some institutions in American society. Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion...

Keywords: State and Local

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the state of Texas, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?"

Keywords: Direction of Texas

Respondents were asked, "Now we're going ask you about some institutions in American society. Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion...

Keywords: Federal Government

Respondents were asked, "Do you support or oppose temporarily blocking entry into the U.S. for individuals travelling from Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Iran, Iraq, and Yemen?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a...

Keywords: Immigration

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job John Cornyn is doing as U.S. Senator? Would you say that you..." Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: John Cornyn

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that you and your family are economically a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?"

Keywords: Microeconomics, Texas Economy