Latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll

Respondents were asked, "If the 2020 presidential election were held today, would you definitely vote to re-elect Donald Trump, probably vote to re-elect Donald Trump, probably vote for someone else, or definitely vote for someone else?" ...

Keywords: 2020 Election, Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job John Cornyn is doing as U.S. Senator? Would you say that you…" Community is based on the following question, "Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community?"

Keywords: John Cornyn

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Dan Patrick is doing as Lieutenant Governor? 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...

Keywords: Dan Patrick

Respondents were asked, "As you probably know, the Texas Legislature is currently meeting in Austin for the 140-day legislative session held every other year. What do you think should be the legislature’s top priority? [Open-Ended] " Party...

Keywords: Education, Public Education

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, "Do you think that Texas spends too much, too little, or about the right amount on primary and secondary education?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a...

Keywords: Public Education

Respondents were asked, "Do you think the government should or should not require parents to have their children vaccinated against infectious diseases (e.g. measles, mumps, whooping cough)?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL...

Keywords: Public Health

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." Race is calculated according to the race...

Keywords: Beto O'Rourke

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following sources of revenue, if any, should the legislature consider to increase the amount that Texas spends on public education? Increase the state sales tax" The ideology measure is based on respondent...

Keywords: Public Education, Sales Tax

Respondents were asked, "As you may know, there hasn’t been a football game between The University of Texas and Texas A&M University since 2011. Do you support or oppose re-establishing a regularly scheduled game between these two teams each...

Keywords: Sports

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following sources of revenue, if any, should the legislature consider to increase the amount that Texas spends on public education? Redirect a portion of the oil & gas severance tax from the state's economic...

Keywords: Public Education, Rainy Day Fund

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." Community is based on the following...

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 Republican Party." 

Keywords: Republican Party

Respondents were asked, "Do you favor or oppose each of the following: Increasing the federal income tax for all U.S. taxpayers." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely...

Keywords: Federal Taxes

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Greg Abbott is doing as Governor? Would you say that you..." Community is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community?"

Keywords: Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "Is Texas’s increasing racial and ethnic diversity a cause for optimism, or a cause for concern?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Race

Respondents were asked, "What would you say is the most important problem facing this country today?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Most Important Problem - Country

Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?" 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 extremely liberal...

Keywords: Marijuana

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following sources of revenue, if any, should the legislature consider to increase the amount that Texas spends on public education? Increase the motor fuel tax" Community is based on the following question...

Keywords: Public Education

Respondents were asked, "Do you favor or oppose each of the following: Increasing the federal income tax on families earning over ten million dollars a year" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Federal Taxes

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?" The ideology measure is based on respondent...

Keywords: Economy, Microeconomics

Respondents were asked, "Would you say that the quality of K-12 public school education in Texas is..." Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to be a...

Keywords: Public Education

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following sources of revenue, if any, should the legislature consider to increase the amount that Texas spends on public education? Create a statewide income tax" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is...

Keywords: Income Tax, Public Education

Respondents were asked, "As you may know, the Legislature is considering whether local governments should be required to get voter approval before local property tax revenue is allowed to grow above a set limit. Do you support or oppose requiring...

Keywords: Property Tax, Taxes and Spending

Respondents were asked, "Do you think that requiring voter approval before local property tax revenue is allowed to grow above a set limit will prevent local governments from providing necessary services?" Race is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Property Tax, Taxes and Spending

Respondents were asked, "Do you support or oppose allowing courts to require a person determined to be a risk to themselves or others to temporarily surrender guns in their possession?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7...

Keywords: Gun Control

Respondents were asked, "Do you think that requiring voter approval before local property tax revenue is allowed to grow above a set limit will slow the growth in the amount of property taxes that Texans pay in the future?" Party identification...

Keywords: Property Tax, Taxes and Spending

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Dennis Bonnen is doing as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives? Would you say that you…" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of...

Keywords: Dennis Bonnen

Respondents were asked, "And which of the following is most important for the Legislature to address during the legislative session?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they...

Keywords: 86th Legislature, Texas Legislature

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, do Texans pay too much, too little, or about the right amount in property taxes?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Property Tax, Taxes and Spending

Respondents were asked, "Do you favor or oppose each of the following: Increasing the federal income tax on families earning over 250,000 dollars a year" Community is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban,...

Keywords: Federal Taxes

Respondents were asked, "Do you think that requiring voter approval before local property tax revenue is allowed to grow above a set limit will prevent local governments from responding to population growth?" Ideology is measured on a scale of...

Keywords: Property Tax, Taxes and Spending

Respondents were asked, "Do you favor or oppose requiring employers to offer paid sick leave to employees who are ill?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Employment, Health, Public Health

Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Border Security, Immigration

Respondents were asked, "Do you think that Texas spends too much, too little, or about the right amount on border security?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider...

Keywords: Border Security, Immigration

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Donald Trump is doing as president? 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...

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "Which would you prefer: the current health insurance system in the United States, in which most people get their health insurance from private employers, but some people have no insurance, OR a universal health insurance...

Keywords: Healthcare

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...

Keywords: Gun Control

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how state leaders and the Legislature are handling K-12 public education in Texas?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party...

Keywords: Public Education, Texas Legislature

Respondents were asked, "How often do you think that people who are not U.S. citizens vote in Texas Elections?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Voting Rights, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following sources of revenue, if any, should the legislature consider to increase the amount that Texas spends on public education? Reduce the number of sales tax exemptions for business and professional...

Keywords: Public Education

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following do you think is the biggest problem facing the K-12 public education system in Texas?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Education, Public Education

Respondents were asked, "Do you support or oppose President Trump using executive powers to fund a wall along the border with Mexico without the approval of Congress?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Border Security, Donald Trump, Executive Branch, Immigration

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?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two...

Keywords: Direction of Texas

Respondents were asked, "How often do you think that people who are eligible to vote in Texas elections are prevented from voting?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Voting Rights, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Based on what you know, do you think that Texas's election system discriminates against racial and ethnic minorities?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "...

Keywords: Discrimination, Voting Rights, Voting/Elections

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

Keywords: Ted Cruz

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 Julián Castro." The ideology measure is based on respondent...

Keywords: Julian Castro

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job the U.S. Congress is doing? Would you say that you…" Community is based on the following question, "Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community?"

Keywords: U.S. Congress

Respondents were asked, "Of the three branches of federal government, which one do you trust the most?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: President, U.S. Congress, U.S. Supreme Court

Respondents were asked, "Do you think there was coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia in the 2016 Election?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider...

Keywords: 2016 Election, Donald Trump, Russia

Respondents were asked, "You said you support building a wall along the border between the U.S. and Mexico. Which of the following is closer to your opinion?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point...

Keywords: Border Security, Immigration

Respondents were asked, "Do you favor or oppose each of the following: Increasing the federal income tax on families earning over one million dollars a year" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Federal Taxes

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following sources of revenue, if any, should the legislature consider to increase the amount that Texas spends on public education? Legalize marijuana and tax it" Religiosity is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Marijuana, Public Education

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?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Direction of the Country

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?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Texas Economy

Respondents were asked, "Do you think that laws restricting abortion here in Texas should be made more strict, less strict, or left as they are now?" Community is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban,...

Keywords: Abortion

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following do you think is the second biggest problem facing the K-12 public education system in Texas?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Education, Public Education

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following sources of revenue, if any, should the legislature consider to increase the amount that Texas spends on public education? Increase the alcoholic beverage tax" The ideology measure is based on...

Keywords: Public Education, Sin Tax

Respondents were asked, "Do you think that requiring voter approval before local property tax revenue is allowed to grow above a set limit will reduce the amount of property taxes that Texans currently pay?" Age is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Property Tax, Taxes and Spending

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?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-...

Keywords: Economy, Macroeconomics

Respondents were asked, "How much do you think the U.S. government should doing about climate change?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Climate Change

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following do you think is the third biggest problem facing the K-12 public education system in Texas?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Education, Public Education

Respondents were asked, "You said you oppose building a wall along the border between the U.S. and Mexico. Which of the following is closer to your opinion?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Border Security, Immigration

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Robert Mueller is handling the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 Election?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following...

Keywords: Robert Mueller