2ND EDITION • JANUARY 2021
Texas Voter Poll
Widespread support for legislative action to address education, health and workforce challenges highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic.
1,021
Registered Texas voters
Jan. 12 — 18
2021
±3.1%
Margin of error
Baselice & Associates
Conducted by
KEY FINDINGS
Texas voters point to a range of issues Texas must address to be successful 15 years from now
90%
Believe patients should be informed about medical costs before treatment.
79%
Said they were “extremely concerned” or “very concerned” about testing results showing that even before the pandemic, Texas fourth graders only 3-in-10 could read at grade level.
73%
Support through which the state could draw down $4 billion in federal tax dollars and cover another 1 million people through an investment of just $1 per person per year.
Margaret Spellings
President and CEO, Texas 2036
“These numbers make clear that across age groups, ethnicities and political parties, Texans want their leaders to take action on the issues that will shape our future. Legislators are in session right now — this is a critical opportunity to act, and they must not miss it.”
Public School Funding
Some of Texas’ funding for public schools is at risk in the future because of ups and downs in the oil and gas industry. To protect education funding, Texas should reform its education investment funds by streamlining management to reduce costs and investment risk.
Workforce Development
Texas voters show widespread support for efforts to improve the state’s education and workforce systems.
Texas Voters Show Support For Shared Solutions
Please (phone: tell me / web: indicate) if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree with each of the following actions or legislative proposals.
METHODOLOGY
How the Poll Was Conducted
Baselice & Associates conducted the survey of 1,021 registered Texas voters from January 12 to 18, 2021.
The poll carries a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at the 95% confidence level. Due to rounding, percentages on charts may not add up to 100%.
Respondents were reached through three collection methods to ensure a representative sample of the Texas electorate.
Landline: 25%
Web: 32%
Cell phone: 43%
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Additional Polling Data
Each poll captures a snapshot of Texas voters’ priorities at a distinct moment in the state’s history.
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Voters see budget surplus as opportunity to tackle long-term issues
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Issues: Education, Water, Cybersecurity, Property Insurance, State Parks
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Voters outline a roadmap to a bright future
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Issues: Economy, Government Performance, Education, Workforce, Criminal Justice, Infrastructure
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Post-Uri: Water and resilience in focus
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Voters look for long-term solutions
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Issues: Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, State Parks
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JANUARY 2021
Texas voters express concern about the future
Conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, this poll found economic recover and public health topping voter concerns.
Issues: Health Care, Workforce, Education
1st TEXAS VOTER POLL
JANUARY 2021
Texas voters share concerns about the state’s future
Conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, this poll found voters sharing concerns about infrastructure, healthcare, and workforce development.
Issues: Healthcare, Workforce, Infrastructure
NEWS & ANALYSIS
