The Texas Politics Project
Healthcare Concerns
67%of Texas voters are “very concerned” about the cost of healthcare (December 2025)
Artificial Intelligence
44%of Texas voters are very concerned about the impact of AI on the economy (December 2025).
Immigration Enforcement
45%of Texans say that the Trump Administration has gone “too far” in enforcing federal immigration laws (December 2025)
Latest Analysis
Texas Politics Project Time Series: Texas Election Results
The Texas Politics Project compiles the results of Texas elections for various statewide offices and elections and presents them in easy to interpret trend graphics for public use.
The Audience(s) for James Talarico’s Progressive Christianity in the Democratic Primary
Just how State Representative James Talarico's progressive Christian theology lands with the primary electorate he needs to win over to gain the nomination is an open question - a question not as straightforward as it might seem.
A Hot Week in Texas Election Politics
In a new Second Reading podcast, James Henson and Joshua Blank look at three big stories in Texas that generated national attention as election season heats up in the state: the special election for Senate District 9, Colin Allred's surprising re-emergence in the Democratic Senate nomination race, and Donald Trump's public musings about endorsing in the Republican Senate race.
Texans remain split on their views of international involvement by the U.S.
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Views of state leadership and the legislature’s handling of healthcare underwater
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Events
December 3: PAAT Institute panel, "On the Record: The Texas Political Press Weighs In"
On December 3, 2025, as part of the Professional Advocacy Association of Texas's annual PAAT Institute, James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project, moderated a panel with leading members of the Texas political press on the key policy and political issues emerging ahead of the 90th Legislature, and how the 2026 election season could impact the dynamics of the Texas House, Senate, and statewide leadership. More information about the program and registration for the PAAT Instititue is available at the PAAT website.
Internships
LAW STUDENT Legislative Aide Internship (FALL 2026)
Offered by: Office of State Sen. Royce West
Legislative Aide Intern (FALL 2026)
Offered by: Office of State Sen. Royce West
Legislative Aide/LAW STUDENT Intern (SUMMER 2026)
Offered by: Office of State Sen. Royce West
Legislative Aide Intern (SUMMER 2026)
Offered by: Office of State Sen. Royce West
News Media
GOP Senate candidates pitch themselves as best to boost down-ballot Republicans
Both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton argue they’re best equipped to carry the torch for Republicans and fight off Democratic headwinds in local races.
Abbott breaks with Trump over president’s call to nationalize elections
The Texas governor pushed back against the president’s call for federal oversight, even as Abbott and other Republicans have taken steps to assert state control over Harris County elections.
Sen. John Cornyn battles for political life in GOP primary contest with AG Ken Paxton, US Rep. Wesley Hunt
Cornyn is seeking Texas Republicans’ nomination for a fifth term in a contest that has seen bitter and expensive attacks on all sides. A new poll shows Paxton pulling away from Cornyn, but with no candidate leading by enough to avoid a runoff.
The Texas Senate Primary is Getting Ugly. Can Dems Pull It Together?
Nikki McCann Ramirez looks at the outbreak of hostilities in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary race.
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