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

Texas 2026 U.S. Senate Election Polling Tracker

View non-partisan statewide polls conducted in the U.S. Senate race in Texas. Check back for updates as new polling is released.

Texas 2026 Gubernatorial Election Polling Tracker

We've rolled out a poll tracker for the 2026 Texas Gubernatorial Election. Check back for updates on all non-partisan polling of the Gubernatorial race between incumbent Governor Greg Abbott and Democratic state representative Gina Hinojosa.

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

In this week's 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.

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 8 The 2026 Midterms: The Battleground States

On Wednesday, October 8, 2026, at 1:15 PM Central Time, join the Institute of Global Politics for a deep dive into the politics and current trends in key battleground states. Participants in the Zoom webinar include: James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project; Jeannette Lee, former Alaska Research Director, Sightline Institute; Robert Shapiro, Wallace S. Sayre Professor of Government, Professor of International and Public Affairs; Vice Dean of Columbia SIPA; and moderator Timothy Naftali, Senior Research Scholar, Columbia SIPA, and CNN contributor. Register using the link in the title above.

Internships

Legislative Internship

Offered by: Joey D Bennett Consulting, Inc

Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) Intern

Offered by: Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP)

Advocacy Assistant

Offered by: Texas Alliance of YMCAs

Cultivar Communities Activators Fellowship

Offered by: Cultivar Communities

News Media

In Texas, Talarico Inspires a Recurring Blue-Tinted Dream

The New York Times, Oct 03, 2026

Robert Draper considers "the idea, fantastical to many as it is irresistible to others, that the Democrats will win a statewide race in Texas for the first time in 32 years."