The Texas Politics Project
Jobs
45%of Texas voters are "very concerned" about "people who want to work being unable to find jobs" (February 2026).
The U.S. Abroad
44%of Texas voters agree "This country would be better off if we just stayed home and did not concern ourselves with problems in other parts of the world" (50% disagree). (February 2026)
Immigration Enforcement
49%of Texans say that the Trump Administration has gone “too far” in enforcing federal immigration laws (February 2026)
Latest Analysis
Texas Delivers a Dramatic Primary Election
In the latest Second Reading podcast, James Henson and Joshua Blank look at key results of the long-anticipated Texas primary elections, and talk over some of the implications moving forward and the trajectory of polling in the Democratic race.
Texas Politics Project Time Series: Job Approvals
The University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll regularly asks Texas voters to provide their assessment of national and statewide political leaders. This post presents the trend graphics for those views updated with each survey.
Competition Remains Fierce in Both U.S. Senate Primaries in Texas, According to Latest UT/Texas Politics Project Poll.
The latest UT/Texas Politics Project Poll finds the three-way Republican race remains likely headed to a run-off, while Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett maintains her advantage in the Democratic contest, even as State Representative James Talarico continues making inroads among a Democratic electorate to whom he was largely unknown prior to his first statewide campaign
Texans' Views of the State's Economic Conditions Improve Slightly, but Remain Negative
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Support for the Immediate Deportation of Undocumented Immigrants in Texas
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Events
March 10: The 2026 Elections with Jim Henson, presented by Soomo Learning
On Tuesday March 10, 2026, James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project, will participate in a webinar on the 2026 Elections presented by Soomo Learning, publisher of the Texas Politics Project's webtext, Texas Politics, now in it's 13th edition and used by instructors at colleges and universities across the state. Register for this free event.
Internships
Legislative Intern
Offered by: Office of Senator Sarah Eckhardt
Public Affairs Associate
Offered by: Smart City Policy Group
District Office Congressional Internship
Offered by: Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24)
Summer 2026 Congressional District Office Internship
Offered by: Office of Congressman Lloyd Doggett TX-37
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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