3RD EDITION • AUGUST 2021
Texas Voter Poll
Texas voters are increasingly concerned about the state’s future — and they overwhelmingly want leaders to take advantage of billions of federal stimulus dollars coming to Texas to facilitate long-term solutions.
1,001
Registered Texas voters
Aug. 24 — 29
2021
±3.1%
Margin of error
Baselice & Associates
Conducted by
KEY FINDINGS
Generationally impactful investments gain overwhelming thumbs up
Please (tell me / indicate) if you favor or oppose each of the following possible uses of the $16 billion in federal stimulus funds that the State of Texas must spend over the next few years.
92%
Expressed concern about the future of Texas.
59%
Believe the state of Texas is not well prepared for extreme weather events.
46%
Think schools handled the COVID-19 pandemic situation well over the past 18 months.
Margaret Spellings
President and CEO, Texas 2036
“This poll shows that Texans are still one people — far more binds us than divides us. Most of us share the same aspirations, want to take advantage of the same opportunities, and recognize the challenges that Texas will have to overcome to create a thriving economy. The legislature can help address those concerns about the future — and capitalize on the powerful opportunities we now face — by appropriating federal COVID relief funds in an ambitious, responsible, far-sighted way.”
ADDITIONAL FINDINGS
Education
Standardized tests show 62% of our state’s third graders cannot read at grade level. By having this data, Texas can target resources to help students improve their reading. Which best describes how important it is for Texas to have this data?
How many years should a school (Ver X: not meet state accountability standards / Ver Y: fail) before the State of Texas (Ver P: takes over / Ver Q: replaces the school district’s leadership) to ensure every child in that school has access to a high-quality education?
Please indicate if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree with each of the following actions designed to improve funding of community colleges.
METHODOLOGY
How the Poll Was Conducted
Baselice & Associates conducted the survey of 1,001 registered Texas voters from August 24-29, 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: 23%
Web: 34%
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 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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3RD TEXAS VOTER POLL
AUGUST 2021
Voters look for long-term solutions
Texas voters are increasingly concerned about the state’s future — and they overwhelmingly want leaders to take advantage of billions of federal stimulus dollars coming to Texas to facilitate long-term solutions.
Issues: Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, State Parks
2ND TEXAS VOTER POLL
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
