Latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll

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, Trends

Respondents were asked, "And how much have you heard about the health care legislation that was passed earlier this year by the U.S. House of Representatives?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Healthcare

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Greg Abbott is doing as Governor? Would you say that you" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "Do you think there was coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia in the 2016 Election?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: 2016 Election, Donald Trump, Russia

Respondents were asked "Based on what you have heard, do you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of that healthcare legislation?" Party identification is...

Keywords: Healthcare

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 Russia." Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Russia

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job the U.S. Congress is doing? Would you say that you" 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: U.S. Congress

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, Trends

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you support or oppose the following proposals: Ensuring that police officers have the right to question a person's immigration status during a legal detainment, like during a routine traffic stop"

Keywords: Immigration, Police

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?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding...

Keywords: Economy

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job the Texas Legislature is doing? 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: 85th Legislature, Texas Legislature

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you would support or oppose the following proposals: Taking the authority to set tuition rates away from public colleges and universities and giving it to the Legislature" Measurement of Party ID for...

Keywords: Higher Education

Respondents were asked, "Do you think Donald Trump is honest and trustworthy?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "If a registered voter legally votes in an election, but fails to follow the proper procedure for identifying himself at the polling place, state law should/should not penalize that voter" Religiosity is calculated according...

Keywords: Voting Rights, Voting/Elections

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?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

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?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a...

Keywords: Direction of the Country

Respondents were asked, "Name a person who you think has good ideas about what's best for Texas?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Texas Politics

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

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Dan Patrick is doing as Lieutenant Governor? Would you say that you" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Dan Patrick

Respondents were asked, "Do you think Donald Trump has the temperament to serve effectively as president?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to be a...

Keywords: Donald Trump

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 Beto O'Rourke" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1...

Keywords: Beto O'Rourke

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you would support or oppose the following proposals: Requiring the burial or cremation of any fetal remains from an abortion, miscarriage, or stillbirth" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Abortion

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 the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare." Age is...

Keywords: Affordable Care Act, Healthcare, Obamacare

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you would support or oppose the following proposals: Reducing state funding for higher education" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Higher Education

Respondents were asked, "Do you think Donald Trump is competent?" 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, independents, other...

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "Who is primarily responsible for the taxes that homeowners pay on their property? " 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...

Keywords: Budget and Taxes, Property Tax, Taxes and Spending

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job John Cornyn is doing as U.S. Senator? Would you say that you" Tea Party identification is based on the following question, also asked in the survey: "Suppose the Tea Party movement organized itself...

Keywords: John Cornyn

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you would support or oppose the following proposals: Redirecting state tax revenue to help parents pay for some of the cost of sending their children to private or parochial schools" Measurement of...

Keywords: Education

Respondents were asked, "What kind of penalty?" 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 liberal, 7 is extremely conservative, and 4 is exactly in...

Keywords: Voting Rights, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Do you think Russians influence helped Donald Trump? Helped Hillary Clinton?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: 2016 Election, Russia

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, "Please tell us whether you would support or oppose the following proposals: Setting statewide rules for ride hailing services like Uber and Lyft" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the...

Keywords: Transportation

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you would support or oppose the following proposals: Making it illegal to text while driving in Texas"

Keywords: Transportation

Respondents were asked, "Do you think that Texas spends too much, too little, or about the right amount on primary and secondary education?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party...

Keywords: Education

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you would support or oppose the following proposals: Requring local law enforcement officials to cooperate with federal immigration authorities" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two...

Keywords: Immigration, Police

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you would support or oppose the following proposals: Reducing Business Margins Taxes" Tea Party identification is based on the following question, also asked in the survey: "Suppose the Tea Party...

Keywords: Budget and Taxes, Tax Cuts, Taxes and Spending

Respondents were asked, "As you probably know, state leaders and the Texas Legislature prioritized restricting access to public restrooms for transgender people. How important do you think it is that the Texas Legislature address this issue?" Party...

Keywords: LGBTQ

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?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable...

Keywords: Direction of Texas

Respondents were asked, "How closely have you been following the Texas Legislature this session?" 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 liberal...

Keywords: 85th Legislature

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, Trends

Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on gay marriage?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Gay Marriage

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" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a...

Keywords: Joe Straus

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals: Limiting the extent to which local governments can raise property taxes" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable,...

Keywords: Budget and Taxes, Property Tax, Taxes and Spending

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 Ted Cruz" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Ted Cruz

Respondents were asked, "Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: a sincerely held religious belief is a legitimate reason to exempt someone from laws designed to prevent discrimination"

Keywords: Discrimination, Religion

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, Trends

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Donald Trump is doing as president? Would you say that you" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "In Texas, voters can choose to vote for all of the candidates of a party at once instead of having to vote for each candidate individually. Do you think being able to vote for all the candidates of a single party at once is...

Keywords: Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "What about the state's universities and colleges? Do you think that Texas spends too much, too little, or about the right amount on higher education?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Higher Education

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you would support or oppose the following proposals: Increasing state spending on pre-kindergarten programs" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following...

Keywords: Education, Pre-K

Respondents were asked, "How do you feel about the following statement: Generally speaking, the way state government runs in Texas serves as a good model for other states to follow?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Texas Model of Government

Respondents were asked, "Do you believe that the outcome of the 2016 presidential election was influenced by Russia?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: 2016 Election, Russia

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 from your...

Keywords: Republican Party, Tea Party, Trends

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

Keywords: Ted Cruz