The Texas Politics Project

Data Centers

of Texas voters say that they oppose the construction of a data center in their community (August 2026)

ICE

of Texas voters have a favorable view of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while 46% have an unfavorable view (August 2026)

Healthcare Costs

64%

of Texas voters say that they are ‘extremely concerned’ about the cost of healthcare (August 2026)

Latest Analysis

Looking Down Ballot at Dynamics in Texas’ Congressional and Legislative Races

In this weeks Second Reading, James Henson and Joshua Blank abandon the top of the ballot this week to look at the state of play in Congressional and legislative elections in Texas.

So Much Texas 2026 Polling, So Little Time...

In the latest Second Reading podcast, James Henson and Joshua Blank talk about the ins and outs of all the polling data being generated in the Texas 2026 election, how to read it, and what it’s telling us so far.

Second Reading: What We Can and Can't Know About the 2026 Election (today)

Spurred on two new statewide polls, James Henson and Josh Blank look at the knowns and unknowns in the Texas election environment.

Share of Texans Saying an Economic Issue is the Most Important Problem Facing the Country

Trend: Percent of Texans Saying an Economic Issue is the Most Important Problem Facing the Country

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Donald Trump Second Term Job Approval Trend

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Events

October 29: PAAT Media Panel on the 2026 Election

On Wednesday, October 29, 2026, at 10 AM, James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project, will moderate a panel conversation about the 2026 elections in Texas with Gromer Jeffers (Dallas Morning News), Brad Johnson (The Texas Bullpen), Mark P. Jones (The Baker Institute), and Harvey Kronberg (Quorum Report). The streamaing event is free for member of the Professional Advocacy Association of Texas, and $50 for non-members. Registration information via PAAT.