The Texas Politics Project
Gas prices
61%of Texas voters say that they are “very concerned” about the price of gas, up 23 points since February (April 2026)
War with Iran
49%of Texas voters disapprove of U.S. military action in Iran, 37% approve (April 2026)
Cost of Housing
53%of Texans say they are "very concerned" about the cost of housing (April 2026)
Latest Analysis
Why Donald Trump's GOP Primary Endorsements Remain Valuable in Texas
Despite the steady decline in his overall approval ratings nationally, the President's standing among Texas Republicans remains a solid asset in GOP primaries.
Podcast: Texas GOP Worries About Base Turnout Continue as Immigration Agenda Shifts
In a new Second Reading, James Henson and Joshua Blank join the response to the much-discussed memo from Ragnar Research’s Chris Perkins on signs of sagging participation among Republican primary voters in Texas and make some connections with the shifting politics of immigration and border security in the Texas GOP.
Senate Race Polling Reveals Republican Turnout Challenges – and the Trajectory of the Texas GOP
The main takeaway from hypothetical head-to-heads in the U.S. Senate race in Texas isn’t that Talarico is “ahead” – it’s that voter mobilization may be the main challenge to Republican success in the 2026 general election.
Texans’ Attention to Immigration in Decline
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Negative Views of the Direction of the Country Increase
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Events
May 28: PAAT Post Runoff Power Hour
On Thursday, May 28, 2026, James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project, will moderate a panel of Texas media observers to discuss the results and implications of the Texas runoff elections. The event is hosted by the Professional Advocacy Association of Texas – you'll find more information at their website.
Internships
Legislative Intern
Offered by: Office of Senator Judith Zaffirini, PhD, Dean of the Texas Senate
Campaign Graph Designer
Offered by: Westlake Eanes Democrats (WE Dems) a 527 PAC
Digital Marketer for Persuasion Campaign
Offered by: Westlake Eanes Democrats (WE Dems) a 527 PAC
Campaign Intern
Offered by: Josh 4 Texas HD 133
News Media
Democrats cautiously optimistic after Trump backs Paxton in Texas Senate runoff
Carol Vakil and Julia Mueller canvas Texas political figures and look at Texas Politics Project polling to consider the impact of Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the GOP U.S. Senate primary.
A Republican Bloodbath in the Texas Senate Primary is Giving Democrats Hope
Rachel Monroe reports from Texas on the Texas Senate primary and worries about GOP turnout.
Democrats see Senate control within reach — but some big hurdles remain
Theodoric Meyer looks the U.S. Senate map in the the 2026 election and assesses Democratic opportunities and obstacles to retaking the majoring, including an assessment of the Texas race.
What Democrats' wins in local Texas elections mean for the state
Asher Price is back on politics for a beat, with a look at contending interpretations of local election results in Central Texas.
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