In the latest Second Reading Podcast, Jim Henson and Josh Blank discuss how the attitudes of different elements of the majority Republcan coalition are likely to impact the movement of legislation, or lack thereof, in hot-button areas as the legislature heats up.
Preference for Strictness of Laws in Texas (February 2023 University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll)
StricterVotingLaws
Status Quo OR Stricter Gun Laws
Status Quo or Less Strict Abortion Laws
Republican Voters
54%
73%
61%
Extremely Conservative Voters
59%
68%
49%
Extremely Conservative Republicans who say GOP elected officials are not conservative enough
