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Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin. (Profile image is detail from a painting by Harry Underwood.)

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Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict

Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/u...

13.03.2026 04:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The U.S. War in Iran and the Election Climate in Texas

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...

12.03.2026 21:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Cornyn, Paxton, Hunt: It’s a Republican Showdown in Texas Times Opinion convened a panel of state experts to weigh in on the Senate Republican primary.

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/...

26.02.2026 19:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
New UT/Texas Politics Project Poll U.S. Senate Primaries in Texas
New UT/Texas Politics Project Poll U.S. Senate Primaries in Texas YouTube video by Texas Politics Project

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...

26.02.2026 18:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

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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

20.02.2026 19:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ken Paxton Is No Stranger to Controversy. Here’s a Timeline of Nearly 20 Years of Scandals & Headlines. We’ve compiled every serious scandal the Texas Attorney General has faced during his political ascendancy.

Ken Paxton Is No Stranger to Controversy. Here’s a Timeline of Nearly 20 Years of Scandals & Headlines. thebarbedwire.com/2026/02/17/k...

20.02.2026 17:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Commentary: 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. The state's top elected officials have led the charge.

NEW:Β 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...

18.02.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
Second Reading: Brad Johnson on The Texas Bullpen and Election Vibes in Texas

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-...

12.02.2026 21:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

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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...

09.02.2026 00:46 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

09.02.2026 00:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A Hot Election Week in Texas
A Hot Election Week in Texas YouTube video by Texas Politics Project

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

06.02.2026 17:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Melania’ Arrives With Strong Box Office Showing for a Documentary www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/b...

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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

26.01.2026 03:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks, wrong graphic, will repost

26.01.2026 03:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hilarious. I meant you.

25.01.2026 01:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, that's very thoughtful.

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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...

25.01.2026 01:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

25.01.2026 00:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Views on Trump Administration Enforcement of Federal Immigration Laws (December 2025) Public opinion polling and analysis from the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin.

"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...

25.01.2026 00:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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About those lines at the HEB...
Skepticism About Texas Efforts to Improve Grid Resilience Adds to Winter Weather Worries
texaspolitics.utexas.edu/blog/skeptic...

23.01.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Second Reading Podcast: A Weather Report on Issues in the 2026 Primaries texaspolitics.utexas.edu/blog/second-... #tx2026

23.01.2026 01:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, please, I'll have some Greenland sauce on that TACO. Thanks.

21.01.2026 21:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Texas views on health care and immigration enforcement plus a check in on the 2026 U.S. Senate race
Texas views on health care and immigration enforcement plus a check in on the 2026 U.S. Senate race YouTube video by Texas Politics Project

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

13.01.2026 14:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Supreme Leader Vows to β€˜Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/w...

09.01.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Internships

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

07.01.2026 20:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's the clip of Tony Dokoupil ending tonight's broadcast by absolutely gushing over "ultimate Florida Man" Marco Rubio.

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Texas approval of Pres. Trump handling of foreign policy, from October 2025 UT/Texas Politics Project Poll. texaspolitics.utexas.edu/set/donald-t...

03.01.2026 17:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A few looks at Texas views of Venezuela, from December 2024 UT/Texas Politics Project Poll. texaspolitics.utexas.edu/set/venezuel... #tx2026

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