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Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how each of the following is handling the coronavirus/COVID-19? Local Government" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they...

Keywords: Coronavirus, Job Approvals, Local Government

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, in the United States today, how much discrimination is there against...Women?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative...

Keywords: Discrimination, Gender

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, in the United States today, how much discrimination is there against...African Americans?" Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural...

Keywords: Discrimination, Race, Racism

Respondents were asked, "If the 2022 election for the United States House of Representatives in your district were held today, which of the following candidates would you vote for, or haven't you thought about it enough to have an opinion? [...

Keywords: 2022 Election, U.S. Congress

Respondents were asked, "What would you say is the most important problem facing this country today? [Randomize]" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative, and 4...

Keywords: Most Important Problem - Country

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Greg Abbott has handled each of the following: Crime and public safety."

Keywords: Crime, Greg Abbott, Job Approvals, Public Safety

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Joe Biden has handled each of the following: Crime and public safety." Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Crime, Job Approvals, Joe Biden, Public Safety

Respondents were asked, "Do you support or oppose automatically banning all abortions in Texas if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade?" Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban,...

Keywords: Abortion

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following measures, if any, are you taking in response to the coronavirus/COVID-19? Staying away from large groups." Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus, Public Health

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Greg Abbott has handled each of the following: " Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Greg Abbott, Job Approvals

Respondents were asked, "How much have you heard in the news about each of the following: The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding...

Keywords: State Government

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Ted Cruz is doing as U.S. Senator? Would you say that you..."

Keywords: Ted Cruz

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you would support or oppose the following proposal: Redirecting state tax revenue to help parents pay for some of the cost of sending their children to private or parochial schools." Education is...

Keywords: Public Education, Vouchers

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." Gender is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Democratic Party, Favorability Ratings

Respondents were asked, "If the 2022 election for Governor were held today, and the candidates were [RANDOMIZE ORDER “Greg Abbott”, “Beto O'Rourke”] Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke, who would you vote for, or haven't you thought enough about it to...

Keywords: 2022 Election, Beto O'Rourke, Governor, Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following measures, if any, are you taking in response to the coronavirus/COVID-19? Wearing a mask when in close contact with people outside your household." Community type is based on the following question, "...

Keywords: Coronavirus, 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 the Republican Party." Fundamentalism is calculated according to...

Keywords: Favorability Ratings, Republican Party

Respondents were asked, "Do you think that Texas spends too much, too little, or about the right amount on border security?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely...

Keywords: Border Security, Immigration

Respondents were asked, "If the 2022 election for the Texas Legislature in your district were held today, which of the following candidates would you vote for, or haven't you thought about it enough to have an opinion? [RANDOMIZE 1-2]"...

Keywords: 2022 Election, Texas Legislature

Respondents were asked, " In your opinion, in the United States today, how much discrimination is there against..." Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Discrimination

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Keywords: Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "How much have you heard about the efforts by some Texas elected officials, parents, and parent groups to remove books from public school libraries?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First,...

Keywords: Public Education

Respondents were asked, "[ASK IF Q32 == ‘2. No’] Do you plan on receiving a COVID vaccination?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus, vaccination

Respondents were asked, "Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Parents of children in Texas public schools have enough influence on what their children are taught." Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say...

Keywords: Public Education

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, in the United States today, how much discrimination is there against...Hispanics?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Discrimination, Race, Racism

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, in the United States today, how much discrimination is there against...Gays and Lesbians?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely...

Keywords: Discrimination, LGBTQ

Respondents were asked, "How concerned are you about people from foreign countries bringing coronavirus into Texas?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Immigration, Public Health

Respondents were asked, "Is crime in the area where you live..." Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Crime, Public Safety

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

Keywords: Favorability Ratings, Governor, Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States should be deported immediately." Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Border Security, Immigration

Respondents were asked, "[ASK IF Q38A == 1|2|3] Based on what you’ve read or heard, do you support or oppose the recent efforts by some Texas elected officials, parents, and parent groups to remove books from public school libraries?" Measurement of...

Keywords: Public Education

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?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Direction of Texas

Respondents were asked, "Based on your recent experience purchasing goods and services, do you think that prices have...[RANDOMIZE 1-2]" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Economy, Inflation

Respondents were asked, "How safe do you feel in the area where you live?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Crime, Public Safety

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 Joe Jaworski."

Keywords: Attorney General, Favorability Ratings, Joe Jaworski

Respondents were asked, "And has this population growth been good for the area where you live, bad for the area where you live, or don’t you have an opinion?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of...

Keywords: Population growth

Respondents were asked, "How much have you heard in the news about each of the following: The appointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7...

Keywords: U.S. Supreme Court

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, in the United States today, how much discrimination is there against...Asians?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative...

Keywords: Discrimination, Race, Racism

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, in the United States today, how much discrimination is there against...Whites?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Discrimination, Race, Racism

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Greg Abbott has handled each of the following: Immigration and border security."

Keywords: Border Security, Greg Abbott, Immigration, Job Approvals

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 Dan Patrick." Community type is based on the following question...

Keywords: Dan Patrick, Favorability Ratings, Lieutenant Governor

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Joe Biden has handled each of the following: Climate change." Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Climate Change, Job Approvals, Joe Biden

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how each of the following is handling the coronavirus/COVID-19?"

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Do you support or oppose limiting the use of teaching materials that emphasize racism in the history of the United States by Texas public school teachers?" Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say...

Keywords: Public Education, Racism

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Keywords: John Cornyn

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job John Cornyn is doing as U.S. Senator? Would you say that you..." Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Job Approvals, John Cornyn

Respondents were asked, "[ASK IF Q32 == ‘1. Yes’] And have you received a booster shot?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus, vaccination

Respondents were asked, "[ASK IF PID7 <= 3] Overall, do you think that Democratic elected officials in Texas are liberal enough, too liberal, or not liberal enough?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Democratic Party, Ideology

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, which of the following groups faces the MOST discrimination in the United States today? [RANDOMIZE 1-10]" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding...

Keywords: Discrimination

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Joe Biden has handled each of the following: The economy." Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Economy, Job Approvals, Joe Biden

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?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Direction of the Country

Respondents were asked, "[IF Q15A == ‘1. Generally increased'] And have increased prices had a major impact, a minor impact, or no impact on your current household financial situation?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Economy, Inflation

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Joe Biden has handled each of the following: Transportation and infrastructure." Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party...

Keywords: Infrastructure, Job Approvals, Joe Biden, Transportation

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." Fundamentalism is calculated according...

Keywords: Foreign Policy

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Greg Abbott has handled each of the following: The economy." Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Economy, Greg Abbott, Job Approvals, Texas Economy

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Greg Abbott has handled each of the following: The coronavirus/COVID-19." Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Greg Abbott, Job Approvals

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?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to...

Keywords: Texas Economy

Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the availability of abortion?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Abortion

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, in the United States today, how much discrimination is there against...Muslims?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Discrimination, Muslims

Respondents were asked, " [ASK IF Q22D != “Nothing at all”] Based on what you know or have heard, do you have a favorable or unfavorable view of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services?" Party identification is calculated according to...

Keywords: Favorability Ratings, State Government

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Greg Abbott has handled each of the following: The electric grid in Texas." Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: electric grid, Greg Abbott, Job Approvals

Respondents were asked, "Do you think the U.S. is doing too much, too little, or about the right amount in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party...

Keywords: Foreign Policy, Russia, Ukraine

Respondents were asked, "As you probably know, Texas’s population has grown significantly in the last number of years. Do you think that this population growth has been good for Texas, bad for Texas, or don’t you have an opinion?" Age is calculated...

Keywords: Population growth

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 Mike Collier." Gender is calculated according to the GENDER...

Keywords: Favorability Ratings, Lieutenant Governor, Mike Collier

Respondents were asked, "Would you say that the coronavirus/COVID-19 is..." Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "How much have you heard in the news about each of the following: The legal problems of Attorney General Ken Paxton." Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party...

Keywords: Attorney General, Ken Paxton

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how each of the following is handling the coronavirus/COVID-19? State Government" Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or...

Keywords: Coronavirus, Job Approvals, State Government

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 Donald Trump." Fundamentalism is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Donald Trump, Favorability Ratings

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Joe Biden has handled each of the following: " Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Job Approvals, Joe Biden

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

Keywords: Job Approvals, Ted Cruz

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

Keywords: Job Approvals, U.S. Congress

Respondents were asked, "How much have you heard in the news about each of the following: Population growth in Texas." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative,...

Keywords: Population growth

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Joe Biden has handled each of the following: Foreign policy." Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community?"

Keywords: Foreign Policy, Job Approvals, Joe Biden

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, in the United States today, how much discrimination is there against...Transgender people?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely...

Keywords: Discrimination, LGBTQ, Transgender

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Greg Abbott has handled each of the following: Voting and elections."

Keywords: Greg Abbott, Job Approvals, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Do you support or oppose the deployment of U.S. military personnel to Ukraine?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Foreign Policy, Russia, Ukraine

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

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Greg Abbott has handled each of the following: Climate change." Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Climate Change, Greg Abbott, Job Approvals

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, "Do you think that the sex listed on a person’s original birth certificate should be the only way to define a person’s gender?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party...

Keywords: LGBTQ, Transgender

Respondents were asked, "As you may know, the federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 an hour. Do you favor or oppose increasing the minimum wage?" Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban,...

Keywords: Minimum Wage

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, in the United States today, how much discrimination is there against...Christians?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider...

Keywords: Discrimination

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Joe Biden is doing as president? Would you say that you..."

Keywords: Joe Biden

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 Vladimir Putin." Party identification is calculated according to...

Keywords: Favorability Ratings, Vladimir Putin

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Joe Biden has handled each of the following: Voting and elections." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely...

Keywords: Job Approvals, Joe Biden, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how each of the following is handling the coronavirus/COVID-19? The Federal Government." Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus, Federal Government, Job Approvals

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Joe Biden has handled each of the following: Immigration and border security." Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or...

Keywords: Border Security, Immigration, Job Approvals, Joe Biden

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 George P. Bush." Fundamentalism is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Attorney General, Favorability Ratings, George P. Bush

Respondents were asked, "Have you received a COVID vaccination?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus, vaccination

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?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1...

Keywords: Microeconomics, Texas Economy

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

Keywords: Dan Patrick, Job Approvals

Respondents were asked, "Do you think Texas should or should not accept refugees from Ukraine who have gone through a security clearance process?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding...

Keywords: Immigration, Refugees, Russia, Ukraine

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 Rochelle Garza." Party identification is calculated according to...

Keywords: Attorney General, Favorability Ratings, Rochelle Garza

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Greg Abbott has handled each of the following: Public education." Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Greg Abbott, Job Approvals, Public Education

Respondents were asked, "How much have you heard in the news about each of the following: The deployment of additional state police and military resources to the border between Texas and Mexico." Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Border Security, Immigration

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, in the United States today, how much discrimination is there against...Men?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Discrimination, Gender

Respondents were asked, "[ASK IF Q22C != “Nothing at all”] Based on what you know, do you support or oppose the deployment of additional state police and military resources to the border between Texas and Mexico?" Ideology is measured on a scale of...

Keywords: Border Security, Immigration

Respondents were asked, "Do you think Texas should or should not accept refugees from Central and South America who have gone through a security clearance process?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal...

Keywords: Immigration, Refugees

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Ken Paxton is doing as Attorney General? Would you say that you..." Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Job Approvals, Ken Paxton

Respondents were asked, "What would you say is the most important problem facing the State of Texas today? [Randomize]" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative,...

Keywords: Most Important Problem - State

Respondents were asked, "How concerned are you about the spread of the coronavirus in your community?"

Keywords: Coronavirus

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." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1...

Keywords: Beto O'Rourke, Favorability Ratings, Governor

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

Keywords: Greg Abbott, Job Approvals

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 Ken Paxton." Community type is based on the following question, "...

Keywords: Attorney General, Favorability Ratings, Ken Paxton

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 Michelle Beckley." Gender is calculated according to the GENDER...

Keywords: Favorability Ratings, Lieutenant Governor, Michelle Beckley

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Joe Biden is doing as president? Would you say that you..." Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Job Approvals, Joe Biden

Respondents were asked, "[ASK IF PID7 >= 5] Overall, do you think that Republican elected officials in Texas are conservative enough, too conservative, or not conservative enough?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "...

Keywords: Ideology, Republican Party

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 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, "Thinking about legal immigration, do you think the United States allows too many people to immigrate here from other countries, too few, or about the right amount?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1...

Keywords: Immigration

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Dan Patrick is doing as Lieutenant Governor? Would you say that you..."  Tea Party identification is based on the following question, also asked in the survey: "Suppose the Tea Party...

Keywords: Dan Patrick

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

Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to be a Democrats, Republicans, independents, other, or not sure. Those who responded that they are independents or "...

Keywords: Democratic Party, Ideology, Republican Party