Texans split over how to handle Israel-Hamas war as university protests escalate, UT poll finds
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
05/02/2024
1 doc(s)
Biden, Joe; Israel; Palestinian Territories; Public demonstrations; Public opinion polls; University of Texas at Austin; Voters
Trump should know this history before touting ‘Fort Abbott’ in Biden border standoff
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
03/03/2024
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Border security; Eagle Pass, Texas; Federal government; Forward Operating Base Eagle; Local parks; Texas history; Trump, Donald; Vice-presidential candidates
Biden to visit Texas-Mexico border Thursday. Will he change the vexing issue's narrative?
Austin American Statesman
Moritz, J.
02/27/2024
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Border security; Illegal border crossings; Immigration enforcement; Immigration policy; Martinez, Armando 'Mando'; Presidential candidates; Trump, Donald
Democrats still split on migrant strategy
Houston Chronicle
Scherer, J.
02/04/2024
1 doc(s)
Allred, Colin; Border security; Congressional campaigns; Democrats; Gutierrez, Roland; Immigration policy; O'Rourke, Beto; Public opinion polls
If Texas voters agree on anything it's that their leaders are out of touch
Austin American Statesman
Moritz, J.
12/24/2023
1 doc(s)
88th Legislature; Bettencourt, Paul; Education; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Property taxes; Public opinion polls; School vouchers; Voter turnout; Voters
Why wasn’t abortion issue on the ballot?
Austin American Statesman
Grumet, B.
11/08/2023
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
Abortion; Abortion lawsuits; Paxton, Ken; Pregnancy complications; Public opinion polls; State comparisons; Supreme Court, Texas
Pitch to link up Texas to national grids faces fear of feds
Austin American Statesman
Grumet, B.
10/18/2023
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Casar, Greg; Electricity transmission and distribution; Federal government; Natural gas-fired power plants
Border fight with Biden boosts Gov. Greg Abbott's national GOP profile
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
08/13/2023
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Border barriers; Border security; Buoys; Castro, Joaquin; Conservatives (Politics); Defend Texas Liberty PAC; Drownings; Federal government; Huffines, Don; Illegal border crossings; Stickland, Jonathan
Texas blows two good chances to move forward on marijuana. Blame Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
05/28/2023
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Hemp; Klick, Stephanie; Marijuana; Medical marijuana; Patrick, Dan; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice)
Transgender college sports ban passes key vote in Texas House
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
05/18/2023
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Bucy, John H., III; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Gender identity; Gender reassignment; Leach, Jeff; LGBTQ persons; National Collegiate Athletic Association; Public opinion polls; Sports; Swanson, Valoree; Thierry, Shawn; University athletics; Women
Treatment ban for transgender youth gets OK from Texas House with Democrats’ help
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
05/14/2023
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Children's health care; Gender reassignment; Johnson, Julie; King, Tracy O.; LGBTQ persons; Oliverson, Tom; Thierry, Shawn; Tinderholt, Tony
Allen massacre has many wondering: Why are gun control laws a non-starter in Texas?
Dallas Morning News
Jeffers Jr., G.
05/11/2023
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Age (Law); Allen, Texas; Conservatives (Politics); Cornyn, John; Gun control; Gun violence; Gutierrez, Roland; Harless, E. Sam; Holland, Justin; Mental health services; Shootings
Texas bill to raise age on AR-style gun purchases advances days after Allen shooting
Dallas Morning News
Morris, A.
05/09/2023
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Age (Law); Alvarado, Carol; Burrows, Dustin; Guillen, Ryan; Gun control; Harless, E. Sam; Holland, Justin; King, Tracy O.; Leach, Jeff; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Parents; Shootings; Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
Another mass shooting. Abbott and lawmakers do nothing.
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
05/07/2023
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Age (Law); Crime victims; Gun sales and purchases; Shootings; Undocumented immigrants
Poll: Majority of Texans — including Republicans — support raising age to buy gun to 21
Austin American Statesman
Menchaca, M.
05/05/2023
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Age (Law); Gun control; Gutierrez, Roland; King, Tracy O.; Public opinion polls
76 percent of Texans back raising AR-15 purchase age, poll finds, as GOP leaders resist reforms
San Antonio Express News
McKinley, E.
05/04/2023
1 doc(s)
Age (Law); Cultural diversity; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; Gun control; Gun sales and purchases; Public opinion polls
Educating all kids is key to Texas’ economic future
Dallas Morning News
Hinojosa, M.
03/20/2023
4 doc(s)
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Educational attainment; Elementary education; Secondary education; Tuition residency requirements
Republicans pivoting from abortion
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
03/19/2023
5 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Abortion; Campbell, Donna; Eckhardt, Sarah; Huffman, Joan; Incest; Miles, Borris; Nichols, Robert; Plesa, Mihaela; Republicans; Roe v. Wade; Rose, Toni; Sex crimes; Springer, Drew; Women's health
TEXAS POLITICS PROJECT: Border security top issue for voters, poll finds
Austin American Statesman
Heath, K.
03/07/2023
1 doc(s)
88th Legislature; Border security; Education; Immigration; Inflation; Public opinion polls
School Choice Debate: Power, money at center, some say
Austin American Statesman
Heath, K.
03/05/2023
1 doc(s)
Bettencourt, Paul; Creighton, Brandon; Middleton, Mayes; Paxton, Angela; Private schools; Public opinion polls; School finance; School vouchers
LEGISLATURE ’23: Abortion ban may face new tweaks
Dallas Morning News
Morris, A.
01/09/2023
3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
88th Legislature; Abortion; Cain, Briscoe; Howard, Donna; Noble, Candy; Oliverson, Tom; Phelan, Dade; Texas Right to Life
Why does Beto O’Rourke keep coming to Fort Worth in his campaign for Texas governor?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Church, A.
10/26/2022
1 doc(s)
Fort Worth, Texas; Gubernatorial campaigns; O'Rourke, Beto; Tarrant County
Political stunts involving migrants continue as Texas GOP goes all in on border for midterm election
Houston Chronicle
Wermund, B.
10/04/2022
2 doc(s)
Border security; Buses; Political campaigns; Republicans; Roy, Chip; Undocumented immigrants
Is Beto gaining on Abbott? Poll shows Texas voter thoughts on abortion, border, guns
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dearman, E.
09/16/2022
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Gubernatorial campaigns; Gun violence; House Investigative Committee on the Robb Elementary Shooting; Lieutenant Governor campaigns and elections; O'Rourke, Beto; Patrick, Dan; Public opinion polls; Undocumented immigrants
Greg Abbott's lead over Beto O'Rourke has shrunk to 5 points, new poll shows
Austin American Statesman
Mizan, N.
09/15/2022
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial campaigns; O'Rourke, Beto; Public opinion polls
New poll shows Beto O'Rourke within 5 points of Gov. Abbott, but midterm terrain still favors GOP
Houston Chronicle
Wermund, B.
09/15/2022
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Democrats; Gubernatorial campaigns; Lieutenant Governor campaigns and elections; O'Rourke, Beto; Patrick, Dan; Public opinion polls; Republicans
Texans’ approval of Sen. John Cornyn dropped after bipartisan gun deal, poll shows
Dallas Morning News
Wilson, R.
07/09/2022
2 doc(s)
Approval ratings; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act; Cornyn, John; Gun control; Public opinion polls
Texas GOP still leading polls despite lack of public support on guns, abortion
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
07/07/2022
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Approval ratings; Background checks; Gun control; O'Rourke, Beto; Public opinion polls; Red flag laws
Majority of Texas voters want tighter gun control laws, a statewide poll finds
San Antonio Express News
Scherer, J.
07/07/2022
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Gun control; Public opinion polls
'Great Replacement Theory' has worrisome place in Texas GOP
Austin American Statesman
Grumet, B.
05/18/2022
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Children of immigrants; Patrick, Dan; Political communication; Racial discrimination; Shootings; Undocumented immigrants
Bush attacks Paxton at Victoria County Republican meeting
Victoria Advocate
Diaz, T.
05/17/2022
1 doc(s)
Attorney General campaigns and elections; Bush, George P.; Paxton, Ken
We know President Biden will discuss veterans in Fort Worth, but we don’t know much else
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dearman, E.
03/05/2022
1 doc(s)
Biden, Joe; Fort Worth, Texas; O'Rourke, Beto; Veterans health care
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the power of Us vs. Them
Longview News-Journal
Ramsey, R.
02/22/2022
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Critical race theory; Lieutenant Governor campaigns and elections; Patrick, Dan; Religious conservatives (Politics); University faculty tenure
New poll shows Gov. Greg Abbott leading Beto O'Rourke in race for governor
Austin American Statesman
Mekelburg, M.
02/15/2022
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Attorney General campaigns and elections; Bush, George P.; Gohmert, Louie; Gubernatorial campaigns; Guzman, Eva; O'Rourke, Beto; Paxton, Ken; Public opinion polls
Death penalty down in Texas; public support also declines
Austin American Statesman
Moritz, J.
01/03/2022
2 doc(s)
Capital punishment; Ogg, Kim
Texas Republican lawmakers pleased most of their own voters, most of the time
Victoria Advocate
Ramsey, R.
11/12/2021
1 doc(s)
Public opinion polls; Redistricting; Republicans
Texas says it's begun 2020 election audit in 4 counties, including Harris, after Trump letter
Houston Chronicle
Scherer, J.
09/24/2021
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Audits; Hidalgo, Lina; Huffines, Don; Presidential Election 2020; Secretary of State, Texas; Slaton, Bryan; Special session potential topics; Toth, Steve; Trump, Donald
Poll finds highest-ever disapproval rating for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Houston Chronicle
McKinley, E.
09/03/2021
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Approval ratings; Public opinion polls
Gov. Greg Abbott heads for the border
Longview News-Journal
Ramsey, R.
06/15/2021
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Border barriers; Border security; Huffines, Don; Public opinion polls
Facing a crisis, Abbott charts a lonely middle course
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
08/02/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Approval ratings; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Executive orders; Gubernatorial powers; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Oliverson, Tom; Republican Party of Texas; West, Allen; Wolff, Nelson; Zerwas, John
Texas needs to set COVID metrics for school reopenings
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
07/19/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance; School districts; Student health
Spurred by Gov. Greg Abbott's coronavirus handling, Democratic strategists launch PAC to defeat him in 2022
Dallas Morning News
Svitek, P.
07/19/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial candidates; Political action committees
TEA needs to make sure school districts have plenty of flexibility in face of virus
Amarillo Globe-News
Editorial
07/18/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; School districts; Student health
Texas coronavirus cases cross 200,000 mark
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
07/07/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Public opinion polls
Abbott ranks 11 out of 12 large-state governors for COVID-19 response, poll finds
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
05/13/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Approval ratings; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Governors
Most Texans aren’t ready for a reopening
San Antonio Express News
Blank, J.
05/08/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public opinion polls
Polls show not all Texans ready for ‘normal’
Houston Chronicle
Blank, J.
05/07/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Public opinion polls
The political risks and rewards of reopening Texas in the midst of cornoravirus pandemic
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
05/01/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus
Texas gun reform: It's past time for common sense to prevail
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Bernard, J.
02/19/2020
1 doc(s)
Gun control; National Rifle Association; Public opinion polls
Lyceum poll: Bernie is Trump’s toughest rival in Texas
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
01/30/2020
2 doc(s)
Biden, Joe; Congressional campaigns; Cornyn, John; Hegar, Mary Jennings 'MJ'; Presidential candidates; Sanders, Bernie; Trump, Donald
This year is a turning point for Texas as Latinos once again outnumber Anglos
Houston Chronicle
Parker, R.
01/26/2020
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Demographics; Hispanic or Latino voters; Hispanics or Latinos
Abbott faces GOP questions on refugees
Austin American Statesman
Price, A.
01/17/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Cornyn, John; Davis, Sarah; Hurd, Will; Patrick, Dan; Refugees and asylees
A close look at the infamous audio recording that shows how some politicians operate when they think no one is watching
Dallas Morning News
Lieber, D.
12/22/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Politics; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee endorses MJ Hegar
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
12/17/2019
1 doc(s)
Congressional campaigns; Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee; Hegar, Mary Jennings 'MJ'; Tzintzún Ramirez, Cristina; West, Royce
Are these proposals by Texas politicians enough to fight our gun violence problem?
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Editorial
12/07/2019
3 doc(s)
Background checks; Cornyn, John; Gun control; Mentally ill persons; Patrick, Dan
Beto O’Rourke backers cite poll showing he’d sail through Senate primary; Cornyn wary he’ll heed the call
Dallas Morning News
Gillman, T.
12/03/2019
2 doc(s)
Bell, Chris; Congressional candidates; Cornyn, John; Edwards, Amanda; Hegar, Mary Jennings 'MJ'; O'Rourke, Beto; Public opinion polls; Tzintzún Ramirez, Cristina; West, Royce
Beto O’Rourke casts long shadow over 2020 Senate race in Texas
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
11/20/2019
2 doc(s)
Bell, Chris; Congressional candidates; Hegar, Mary Jennings 'MJ'; O'Rourke, Beto; Tzintzún Ramirez, Cristina; West, Royce
Voters are worried about leadership, border issues, health care and guns, UT/TT Poll finds
Austin American Statesman
Ramsey, R.
11/07/2019
1 doc(s)
Public opinion polls
Gun safety groups beat the NRA in Virginia. Next stop: Texas
San Antonio Express News
Wermund, B.
11/07/2019
4 doc(s)
Background checks; Cornyn, John; Davis, Sarah; Fletcher, Lizzie Pannill; Gun safety; Gun violence; National Rifle Association; Political advertising; Political campaigns; Virginia
Poll: In Texas, Trump ahead of every Democratic candidate
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
11/05/2019
2 doc(s)
Bell, Chris; Biden, Joe; Castro, Julián; Congressional campaigns; Cornyn, John; Hegar, Mary Jennings 'MJ'; O'Rourke, Beto; Presidential candidates; Public opinion polls; Sanders, Bernie; Trump, Donald; Warren, Elizabeth; West, Royce
Biden, Warren lead in new 2020 Texas poll, but what happens to Dem race now that O’Rourke has quit?
Dallas Morning News
Benning, T.
11/05/2019
1 doc(s)
Biden, Joe; Castro, Julián; Congressional campaigns; Cornyn, John; Hegar, Mary Jennings 'MJ'; O'Rourke, Beto; Presidential candidates; Public opinion polls; Sanders, Bernie; Warren, Elizabeth
Poll: Texans split on Trump inquiry
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
11/02/2019
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Impeachment; Public opinion polls; Trump, Donald
After El Paso, new generation of Texas leaders sees shift in attitudes toward gun policy
Abilene Reporter-News
Moritz, J.
08/10/2019
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Cornyn, John; Cruz, Ted; Gun control; Gun safety; Hunter, Todd; Hurd, Will; Neave Criado, Victoria; Ramos, Ana-Maria; Talarico, James; Turner, John
Lawmakers made a mess with the new hemp law. Here’s the short-term fix for pot cases
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
07/28/2019
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Crime laboratories; Hemp; Marijuana; Misdemeanors
Opportunity to fix Texas’ marijuana laws is going up in smoke
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
05/09/2019
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Marijuana; Moody, Joe; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice)
Dan Patrick is wrong about marijuana decriminalization
Austin American Statesman
Kelley, W.
05/05/2019
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Marijuana; Patrick, Dan; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice)
Analysis: For the Texas Legislature right now, it’s bipartisan or bust
Victoria Advocate
Ramsey, R.
04/13/2019
4 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Huberty, Dan; Patrick, Dan; Property taxes; Sales taxes; Tax system
Race relations in Texas still a work in progress
Austin American Statesman
Cokley, K.
04/10/2019
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Conferences; Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library & Museum; Public opinion polls; Race relations
Texas Senate flushed with success
Longview News-Journal
Ramsey, R.
04/09/2019
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
86th Legislature; Freedom of religion; Patrick, Dan; Perry, Charles; Sexual orientation discrimination
As measles cases stack up, Texas lawmaker says he’s opposed to mandated vaccine schedules
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
03/08/2019
1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
Immunizations; Krause, Matt; Measles; Vaccine mandates; Zedler, Bill
Immigration key to Houston’s growing economy, study finds
Houston Chronicle
Kriel, L.
03/08/2019
5 doc(s)
Economic impact; Foreign skilled workers; Houston, Texas; Immigration; Texas Medical Center; Turner, Sylvester; Undocumented immigrants
Don’t gasp, pot bill practical for Texas
Houston Chronicle
Martin, W.
03/07/2019
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Marijuana; Moody, Joe; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice)
Poll: Reduce property taxes and boost school support
Austin American Statesman
Price, A.
03/05/2019
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Property taxes; Public opinion polls; School finance
Reynolds files legislation to legalize medical cannabis for all
Houston Chronicle
Kent, R.
02/13/2019
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Medical marijuana; Reynolds, Ron
Guns focus of East Central debate
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
02/08/2019
4 doc(s)
Children's mental health; East Central Independent School District; Guardian plan; School boards; School safety
Why legal pot suits so many states: The baked-in revenue
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Crisp, J.
01/08/2019
1 doc(s)
Marijuana
What we know about the Texas midterm elections as early voting ends
Victoria Advocate
Ramsey, R.
11/05/2018
1 doc(s)
Border security; Early voting; Trump, Donald; Voter turnout
Female voters won’t rescue Beto O’Rourke
Austin American Statesman
Blank, J.
11/03/2018
1 doc(s)
Congressional campaigns; Kavanaugh, Brett; O'Rourke, Beto; Sexual harassment; Women voters
GOP #MeToo antipathy hardens in Texas
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
10/30/2018
2 doc(s)
Congressional campaigns; Cruz, Ted; Kavanaugh, Brett; O'Rourke, Beto; Public opinion polls; Sexual abuse
Clash of the Texas Titans
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
10/28/2018
1 doc(s)
Congressional campaigns; Cruz, Ted; O'Rourke, Beto
Three out of four Texas voters say in UT/TT Poll they’ll vote in midterms
San Angelo Standard Times
Ramsey, R.
10/28/2018
1 doc(s)
Public opinion polls; Voter turnout
Poll: Cruz maintains lead over O’Rourke
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
10/27/2018
1 doc(s)
Congressional campaigns; Cruz, Ted; O'Rourke, Beto; Public opinion polls
Marijuana diversion works, but it’s not enough
Houston Chronicle
Reichman, J.
10/21/2018
3 doc(s)
Alternatives to incarceration; Harris County District Attorney; Marijuana; Ogg, Kim; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice)
Will a split Texas electorate split 2018 ticket?
San Angelo Standard Times
Ramsey, R.
08/30/2018
4 doc(s)
Political campaigns; Public opinion polls; Swing districts
O’Rourke releases first Senate ad online
Dallas Morning News
Cohrs, R.
07/27/2018
1 doc(s)
Congressional campaigns; Cruz, Ted; O'Rourke, Beto; Political advertising
Challenger gives hope to state democratic base
Victoria Advocate
McNeely, D.
07/05/2018
1 doc(s)
Attorney General campaigns and elections; Cloud, Michael; Congressional elections; Gallego, Pete; Gutierrez, Roland; Nelson, Justin; Paxton, Ken; Public opinion polls; Pyramid schemes; Special elections; Uresti, Carlos
Texans’ views now more like the rest of the country
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ramsey, R.
07/01/2018
1 doc(s)
Approval ratings; Border security; Capital punishment; Children of immigrants; Immigration enforcement; Medical marijuana; National Football League; Public opinion polls; Trump, Donald
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
06/30/2018
1 doc(s)
Immigration enforcement; Nelson, Justin; Shootings
Ted Cruz, Beto O'Rourke race 'very tight,' says Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
El Paso Times
Mekelburg, M.
06/28/2018
2 doc(s)
Congressional campaigns; Cruz, Ted; O'Rourke, Beto
Poll shows Democrats narrowing margins in some statewide races
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
06/26/2018
1 doc(s)
Political campaigns; Public opinion polls
Senate contest tightens
Dallas Morning News
Milburn, F.
06/26/2018
1 doc(s)
Cruz, Ted; O'Rourke, Beto; Political campaigns; Public opinion polls
