Public opinion context for latest moves against Texas cities' enforcement policies: Trend in Texas agreement with the statement, "Undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States should be deported immediately," by PID. texaspolitics.utexas.edu/set/support-... #txlege #Tx2026
New Second Reading podcast via the Texas Politics Project: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AKt... #txlege
Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/u...
New Second Reading Podcast: Joshua Blank & I talk over the latest twists in the GOP Senate run off in Texas, then dig into what public opinion data tells us about the possible impact of the U.S. war in Iran on the political climate in Texas. texaspolitics.utexas.edu/blog/the-u-s...
The @nytimes.com convened a panel of Texans to talk about the GOP primary for the U.S. Senate (and a little about the D race). www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
In a new Second Reading podcast, Joshua Blank and I talk about the just released Texas Politics Project polling data from early February does and does not tell us about the U.S. Senate primary races in Texas. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc7p...
Ahead of planned visit Friday, Texas views of Donald Trump, including trend in 2nd term job approval updated w/ Feb Texas Politics Project Poll data.
All RV: 45% approve/49% disapprove/6% neither/dk
Rs: 81%/12% /6%
Ds: 11%/88%/2%
Ind: 19%/66%/15%
More: texaspolitics.utexas.edu/blog/texas-r...
In the wake of SCOTUS ruling on Trump tariff actions: different aspects of Texas attitudes on #tariffs. Overall examples below, x PID to follow. Link goes to dozens of archival Texas Politics Project poll results on the issue. texaspolitics.utexas.edu/polling/sear... #txlege #tx2026
Ken Paxton Is No Stranger to Controversy. Here’s a Timeline of Nearly 20 Years of Scandals & Headlines. thebarbedwire.com/2026/02/17/k...
NEW: With immigration losing its edge, Republicans find a new boogeyman: 'Radical Islam'
In Texas, in particular, candidates have fastened on a growing Muslim population as they seek a new political scapegoat.
Top elected officials have led the charge.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
In this week's Second Reading podcast, I talk with Texas Bullpen co-founder and reporter Brad Johnson about the launch of the new Texas politics-focused outlet, and interesting races in the Texas primary. texaspolitics.utexas.edu/blog/second-...
A few #SuperBowlLX halftime looks at Texas approval of @realDonaldTrump's handling of Immigration, from December 2025 Texas Politics Project Poll. texaspolitics.utexas.edu/set/donald-t...
Trend in favorability ratings of Donald Trump in Texas, overall and by party ID, via Texas Politics Project polling data archive. texaspolitics.utexas.edu/set/donald-t...
A look at what Texas polling data might suggest about the potential primary audience for Senate candidate James Talarico's emphasis on his faith. Some data tables below, more discussion at the link. texaspolitics.utexas.edu/blog/the-aud... #tx2026
New Second Reading pod: A Hot Week in Texas Election Politics
Josh Blank & I talk about the Democratic win in SD 9, hostilities in the Dem US Senate primary, & President Trump dangling an endorsement in the GOP Senate primary. youtu.be/MTcLn_siqfk?... #tx2026 #txlege
‘Melania’ Arrives With Strong Box Office Showing for a Documentary www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/b...
Trend in Texas agreement with: "Undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States should be deported immediately." Recent trend should inform expectations abt GOP response to MN shooting via @TxPolProject polling data. texaspolitics.utexas.edu/set/support-... [*edit] #tx2026 #tx2026
Thanks, wrong graphic, will repost
Hilarious. I meant you.
Yeah, that's very thoughtful.
Texas approval of Trump handling of immigration policy, from Dec '25 UT/Texas Politics Project Poll.
Approve: All 47%; D 8%; Ind 36%; R 84%
Disapprove: All 43%; D86%; Ind 43%; R 7% texaspolitics.utexas.edu/set/donald-t...
Texas views of federal immigration enforcement by party ID: Texas views of Trump adm. immigration enforcement by party ID.
Gone too far: D 87%, Ind 48%, R 9%
Not far enough: D 3%, Ind 14%, R 45%
Abt right: D 8%, Ind 16%, R 42%
Graphic below, more: texaspolitics.utexas.edu/set/views-on... #txlege
"Has the Trump adm gone too far in enforcing federal immigration laws, has it been about right or has it not gone far enough?" #Texas responses in Dec 2025 UT/Tx Politics Project Poll (prior to MN ICE shootings)
Too far: 45%
Not far enough: 23%
Abt right: 25% texaspolitics.utexas.edu/set/views-on...
About those lines at the HEB...
Skepticism About Texas Efforts to Improve Grid Resilience Adds to Winter Weather Worries
texaspolitics.utexas.edu/blog/skeptic...
New Second Reading Podcast: A Weather Report on Issues in the 2026 Primaries texaspolitics.utexas.edu/blog/second-... #tx2026
Yes, please, I'll have some Greenland sauce on that TACO. Thanks.
The Second Reading Podcast returns for 2026: Joshua Blank & I look at results on health care, immigration, and the 2026 U.S. Senate race in the final UT/Texas Politics Poll of 2025 and what they portend for the 2026 election year. youtu.be/6ufrMkY_dKU?... #txlege
Supreme Leader Vows to ‘Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/w...
If you are a government (including legislative), political, or legal office or organization looking for interns, I invite you to post openings at the Texas Politics Project internship bulletin board. It easy to use, gets tons of users, & is free. texaspolitics.utexas.edu/internship
Here's the clip of Tony Dokoupil ending tonight's broadcast by absolutely gushing over "ultimate Florida Man" Marco Rubio.
