Latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about school shootings that have occurred in the United States in recent years, from what you know or have read, how much do you think each of the following factors is to blame for the shootings? Media attention to...

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that the national economy is a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding...

Keywords: Economy, Macroeconomics

Respondents were asked, "If the 2018 general election for Governor were held today, would you vote for the Republican Greg Abbott, the Democrat Lupe Valdez, the Libertarian Mark Tippetts, someone else, of haven’t you thought about it enough to have...

Keywords: 2018 Election, Greg Abbott, Lupe Valdez

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of the FBI." Community is based on the following question, " Would...

Keywords: FBI

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the investigations into Russian efforts to influence the U.S. presidential election in 2016, which comes closer to your point of view?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: 2016 Election, Russia

Respondents were asked, "In general, do you think gun control laws should be made more strict, less strict, or left as they are now?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a scale from...

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following best characterizes your opinion on the death penalty for those convicted of violent crimes?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Death Penalty

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the country, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Direction of the Country

Respondents were asked, "Overall, do you think that Democratic elected officials in Texas are liberal enough, too liberal, or not liberal enough?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On...

Keywords: Democratic Party

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about school shootings that have occurred in the United States in recent years, from what you know or have read, how much do you think each of the following factors is to blame for the shootings? Insufficient...

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "If the 2018 general election for Lieutenant Governor were held today, would you vote for the Republican Dan Patrick, the Democrat Mike Collier, the Libertarian Kerry McKennon, someone else, of haven’t you thought about it...

Keywords: 2018 Election, Dan Patrick, Mike Collier

Respondents were asked, "Would you say that the North American Free Trade Agreement, known as NAFTA, has been good or bad for the Texas economy?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked...

Keywords: Economy

Respondents were asked, "How much have you heard about the investigations into Russian efforts to influence the U.S. presidential election in 2016?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: 2016 Election, Russia

Respondents were asked, "What would you say is the most important problem facing the State of Texas today?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 is...

Keywords: Most Important Problem - State

Respondents were asked, "If the 2018 general election for Attorney General were held today, would you vote for the Republican Ken Paxton, the Democrat Justin Nelson, the Libertarian Michael Ray Harris, someone else, of haven’t you thought about it...

Keywords: 2018 Election, Justin Nelson, Ken Paxton

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about school shootings that have occurred in the United States in recent years, from what you know or have read, how much do you think each of the following factors is to blame for the shootings? Insufficient mental...

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "Do you think the Tea Party movement has too much influence, too little influence, or the right amount of influence in the Republican Party?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First,...

Keywords: Republican Party, Tea Party

Respondents were asked, "Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: This country would be better off if we just stayed home and did not concern ourselves with problems in other parts of the world." Gender is calculated according to the...

Keywords: International

Respondents were asked, "Do you support or oppose separating children and parents who are apprehended while trying to enter the U.S. illegally?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a...

Keywords: Immigration

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about school shootings that have occurred in the United States in recent years, from what you know or have read, how much do you think each of the following factors is to blame for the shootings? Failure to identify...

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about school shootings that have occurred in the United States in recent years, which of the following factors is most to blame for these school shootings?" Full answer choices were: "Insufficient restrictions on...

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of the Republican Party." Religiosity is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Republican Party

Respondents were asked, "Do you support or oppose allowing Texans to complete their voter registration forms online?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Lupe Valdez." Tea Party identification is based on the following...

Keywords: Lupe Valdez

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job John Cornyn is doing as U.S. Senator? Would you say that you…" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 is...

Keywords: John Cornyn

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Ted Cruz." Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Ted Cruz

Respondents were asked, "What do you think should be the primary source of funding for public education in Texas?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Budget and Taxes, Education, Public Education, Taxes and Spending

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of the Democratic Party." Age is calculated according to the AGEG...

Keywords: Democratic Party

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of the National Football League (NFL)."

Keywords: NFL

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about school shootings that have occurred in the United States in recent years, from what you know or have read, how much do you think each of the following factors is to blame for the shootings? Insufficient mental...

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Robert Mueller is handling the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 Election?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: 2016 Election, Robert Mueller, Russia

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the country, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?"

Keywords: Direction of the Country, Trends

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that the Texas economy is a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Economy, Texas Economy

Respondents were asked, "If the 2018 election for the Representative in the United States House of Representatives in your district were held today, would you vote for the Democratic candidate, the Republican candidate, or haven’t you thought about...

Keywords: 2018 Election, U.S. Congress

Respondents were asked, "If more people carried guns, do you think the United States would be safer, less safe, or would it have no impact on safety?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about school shootings that have occurred in the United States in recent years, from what you know or have read, how much do you think each of the following factors is to blame for the shootings? Bullying (in person...

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Greg Abbott is doing as Governor? Would you say that you…" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to be a...

Keywords: Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about school shootings that have occurred in the United States in recent years, from what you know or have read, how much do you think each of the following factors is to blame for the shootings? Poor parenting"...

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of the National Rifle Association (NRA)." Party identification is...

Keywords: NRA

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about school shootings that have occurred in the United States in recent years, from what you know or have read, how much do you think each of the following factors is to blame for the shootings? School building...

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that you and your family are economically a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?" Party identification is calculated according to...

Keywords: Texas Politics

Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Marijuana

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how state leaders and the Legislature are handling K-12 public education in Texas?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a...

Keywords: Education, Public Education

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Donald Trump is doing as president? Would you say that you…" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Beto O’Rourke." The ideology measure is based on respondent self-...

Keywords: Beto O'Rourke

Respondents were asked, "Overall, do you think that Republican elected officials in Texas are conservative enough, too conservative, or not conservative enough?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Republican Party

Respondents were asked, "To the best of your knowledge, have the investigations uncovered any crimes?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to be a...

Keywords: 2016 Election, Russia

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Ted Cruz is doing as U.S. Senator? Would you say that you…" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Ted Cruz

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the State of Texas, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?" Community is based on the following question, " Would you say...

Keywords: Direction of Texas

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about school shootings that have occurred in the United States in recent years, from what you know or have read, how much do you think each of the following factors is to blame for the shootings? Violence in popular...

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "What would you say is the most important problem facing this country today?" Tea Party identification is based on the following question, also asked in the survey: "Suppose the Tea Party movement organized itself as a...

Keywords: Most Important Problem - Country

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Greg Abbott." Fundamentalism is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "If the 2018 election for the Texas Legislature in your district were held today, would you vote for the Democratic candidate, the Republican candidate, or haven’t you thought about it enough to have an opinion? " Education...

Keywords: 2018 Election, Texas Legislature

Respondents were asked, "If the 2018 general election for U.S. Senator from Texas was held today, would you vote for the Republican Ted Cruz, the Democrat Beto O’Rourke, the Libertarian Neal Dikeman, someone else, of haven’t you thought about it...

Keywords: 2018 Election, Beto O'Rourke, Ted Cruz

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about school shootings that have occurred in the United States in recent years, from what you know or have read, how much do you think each of the following factors is to blame for the shootings? Drug use" Education...

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "Suppose the Tea Party movement organized itself as a political party. When thinking about the next election for Congress, would you vote for the Republican candidate from your district, the Democratic candidate from your...

Keywords: Republican Party, Tea Party

Respondents were asked, "Do you support or oppose legalizing sports betting in Texas?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Gambling

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job the U.S. Congress is doing? Would you say that you…" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: U.S. Congress

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Dan Patrick is doing as Lieutenant Governor? Would you say that you…" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Dan Patrick

Respondents were asked, "What do you think should be the primary source of funding for public education in Texas?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Budget and Taxes, Education, Public Education, Taxes and Spending

Respondents were asked, "As you may know, currently, the maximum penalty for possession of small amounts of marijuana can include up to 180 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,000. Would you support or oppose reducing punishment for possession of...

Keywords: Marijuana

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about school shootings that have occurred in the United States in recent years, from what you know or have read, how much do you think each of the following factors is to blame for the shootings? Poor enforcement of...

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the state of Texas, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?"

Keywords: Direction of Texas, Trends

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that the national economy is a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?"

Keywords: Economy, Macroeconomics, Trends

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Ted Cruz." Tea Party Identification was determined by responses to...

Keywords: Ted Cruz

Respondents were asked, "Suppose the Tea Party movement organized itself as a political party. When thinking about the next election for Congress, would you vote for the Republican candidate from your district, the Democratic candidate...

Keywords: Republican Party, Tea Party, Trends

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that you and your family are economically a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?"

Keywords: Microeconomics, Texas Economy, Trends