Latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll

Respondents were asked, "In general, do you think that vaccines are...Safe?" Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community?"

Keywords: Public Health

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Prohibiting counties from offering voters the...

Keywords: Voting, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Do you support or oppose the use of a credential (e.g. a “vaccine passport”) for people to provide evidence that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to gain admission to events or activities with large groups...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Go grocery shopping?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Eat at a restaurant?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

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?" Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban,...

Keywords: Gun Control, Gun Violence

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Greg Abbott has handled the response to the coronavirus/COVID-19?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely...

Keywords: Coronavirus, Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "Do you think Texas state government is doing too much to address climate change, about enough to address climate change, or too little to address climate change?" Community type is based on the following question, " Would...

Keywords: Climate Change

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

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Would you say that the coronavirus/COVID-19 is..." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative, and 4 corresponding to "in the middle." For...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Fly on an airplane?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "How closely have you been following the Texas Legislature this session?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: 87th Legislature

Respondents were asked, "Do you think the U.S. government is doing too much to address climate change, about enough to address climate change, or too little to address climate change?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to...

Keywords: Climate Change

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Go to a gym or health club?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

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

Respondents were asked, "Are you going to try to get a COVID vaccine as soon as it becomes available to you? [RANDOMIZE 1-2]" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Allowing restaurants with valid licenses the...

Keywords: Alcohol

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, "Do you think that laws restricting abortion here in Texas should be made more strict, less strict, or left as they are now?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7...

Keywords: Abortion

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?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7...

Keywords: Texas Economy

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]" Ideology is...

Keywords: 87th Legislature

Respondents were asked, "Do you think gun control laws should be made more strict, less strict, or left as they are now?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Gun Control

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Go to work?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Requiring counties of more than 100,000 residents...

Keywords: Voting, Voting/Elections

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

Keywords: Minimum Wage

Respondents were asked, "How confident are you that the Texas Legislature will enact effective laws to prevent future disruptions in utility services like those that resulted from the February 2021 winter storm that affected much of the state?"...

Keywords: 2021 Winter Storm

Respondents were asked, "How concerned are you about you or someone you know getting infected with the coronavirus?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative, and...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Allowing civilians to sue a police officer who...

Keywords: Police

Respondents were asked, "Do you support or oppose requiring criminal and mental health background checks on all gun purchases in the United States, including at gun shows and for private sales?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable...

Keywords: Gun Control

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Joe Biden has handled the economy?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Economy, Joe Biden

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Prohibiting counties from sending vote-by-mail...

Keywords: Voting, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Based on what you know, do you think that Texas's election system discriminates against racial and ethnic minorities?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether...

Keywords: Discrimination, Voting/Elections

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

Keywords: Death Penalty

Respondents were asked, "Would you support or oppose each of the following proposals in response to the February 2021 winter storm and its effects? Require that companies and regulators ensure higher levels of reserve energy to meet spikes in demand...

Keywords: 2021 Winter Storm

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." Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Joe Biden has handled the response to the coronavirus/COVID-19?" Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community...

Keywords: Coronavirus, Joe Biden

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Prohibiting any vote-counting equipment from...

Keywords: Voting, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Attend a sporting event or concert at an outdoor stadium?"

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Q5. What would you say is the most important problem facing the State of Texas today? [Randomize]" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Most Important Problem - State

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Requiring all county voting systems to have a...

Keywords: Voting, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States should be deported immediately." Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that...

Keywords: Border Security, Immigration

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Allowing any individual in Texas the right to sue...

Keywords: Abortion

Respondents were asked, "Would you support or oppose each of the following proposals in response to the February 2021 winter storm and its effects? Create a council of government energy regulators and emergency managers to coordinate during...

Keywords: 2021 Winter Storm

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

Keywords: U.S. Congress

Respondents were asked, "Is Texas’s increasing racial and ethnic diversity a cause for optimism or a cause for concern?" Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community?"

Keywords: Race

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Automatically banning all abortions in Texas if...

Keywords: Abortion

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Prohibiting counties from offering more than 12...

Keywords: Voting, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about police departments in your area, do you think that spending on policing should be..." Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Police

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Limiting the emergency powers of the Texas...

Keywords: Governor, Public Health

Respondents were asked, "Would you support or oppose each of the following proposals in response to the February 2021 winter storm and its effects? Require energy providers to weatherize their facilities." Measurement of Party ID for this figure is...

Keywords: 2021 Winter Storm

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about how you and your family are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, which of these best describes you these days?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Would you support or oppose each of the following proposals in response to the February 2021 winter storm and its effects? Create a statewide disaster alert system to alert Texans about impending weather-related disasters...

Keywords: 2021 Winter Storm

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Making abortion illegal after 6 weeks of...

Keywords: Abortion

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Prohibiting local governments from using public...

Keywords: Lobbying

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Banning the use of chokeholds by police."...

Keywords: Police

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

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Go to a shopping mall?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, " Do you think the deaths of Black people during encounters with police in recent years are... [RANDOMIZE 1-2]"

Keywords: Discrimination, Police

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

Keywords: Direction of Texas

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

Keywords: Coronavirus, Local Government

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

Keywords: Coronavirus

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

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

Keywords: Direction of the Country

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following measures, if any, are you taking in response to the coronavirus/COVID-19? Avoiding other people as much as possible." Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Would you support or oppose each of the following proposals in response to the February 2021 winter storm and its effects? Require all Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) board members to reside in Texas." Ideology...

Keywords: 2021 Winter Storm

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Requiring local governments to hold an election...

Keywords: Local Government, Police

Respondents were asked, "What would you say is the most important problem facing this country today? [Randomize]" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Most Important Problem - Country

Respondents were asked, "In general, do you think that vaccines are...Effective?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative, and 4 corresponding to "in the middle...

Keywords: Public Health

Respondents were asked, "How concerned are you about the spread of the coronavirus in your community?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

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

Keywords: Ken Paxton

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

Keywords: John Cornyn

Respondents were asked, "Which comes closest to your view about children who arrive at the U.S-Mexico border without a parent or guardian and are seeking to enter the United States?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "...

Keywords: Border Security, Immigration

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Dan Patrick is doing as Lieutenant Governor? Would you say that you..." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely...

Keywords: Dan Patrick

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Keywords: John Cornyn

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

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Allowing volunteer poll watchers, including those...

Keywords: Voting, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Allowing legal gun owners over the age of 21 to...

Keywords: Gun Control

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

Keywords: Coronavirus, State Government

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: Macroeconomics

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Keywords: Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Joe Biden has handled immigration and border security?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Border Security, Immigration, Joe Biden

Respondents were asked, "Who is the current Texas Agriculture Commissioner?" 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,...

Keywords: Sid Miller

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, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Attend church?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Would you support or oppose each of the following proposals in response to the February 2021 winter storm and its effects? Provide government funds to energy providers to weatherize their facilities." Ideology is measured on...

Keywords: 2021 Winter Storm

Respondents were asked, "Based on what you know, do you support or oppose Texas expanding eligibility for its Medicaid program?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely...

Keywords: Healthcare, Medicaid

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Stay in a hotel?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Dade Phelan is doing as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives? Would you say that you..." Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Dade Phelan

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, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Attend a sporting event or concert in an indoor arena?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Greg Abbott is doing as Governor? Would you say that you..."

Keywords: Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Joe Biden is doing as president? Would you say that you..." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative, and 4...

Keywords: Coronavirus, Joe Biden

Respondents were asked, "Below are some proposals being considered in the Texas Legislature this year. Please tell us whether you would support or oppose each of the following proposals for new laws: Requiring police officers to intervene if another...

Keywords: Police

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, "How much have you heard about Texas’ decision not to expand eligibility for Medicaid, the government health insurance and long-term care program for certain low-income adults and children?" Fundamentalism is calculated...

Keywords: Healthcare, Medicaid

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Go to a bar or club?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Go to a movie theater?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Send your child to school?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus