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Personal Economic Conditions Trend
Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that you and your family are economically a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?"
Same Compared to a Year Ago
October 2009 17% 39% 43%
February 2010 17% 41% 41%
May 2010 20% 42% 38%
September 2010 20% 39% 40%
June 2013 25% 44% 30%
November 2015 23% 45% 30%
June 2018 51% 38% 8%
October 2018 61% 32% 6%
May 2011 9% 34% 57%
Strictness of Texas Abortion Laws (June 2013)
Respondents were asked, "Do you think that laws restricting abortion here in Texas should be made more strict, less strict, or left as they are now?"
More strict 38%
Less strict 26%
Left as they are now 21%
Don't know / no opinion 14%
Respondents were asked, "Do you think that laws restricting abortion here in Texas should be made more strict, less strict, or left as they are now?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to be a Democrats, Republicans, independents, other, or not sure. Those who responded that they are independents or "other" were then asked if they lean toward either the Democrats or Republicans. If they indicated that they lean toward one party or the other, they are considered Democrats or Republicans for the purposes of this figure. Only "pure" independents or members of a third party who indicate that they have no preference for Democrats vis-a-vis Republicans are considered independents . Respondents who answered that they are "not sure" for either of the two aforementioned questions are not incorporated into this figure.
More strict 14% 46% 59%
Less strict 46% 16% 9%
Left as they are now 24% 25% 20%
Don't know / no opinion 16% 13% 12%
Respondents were asked, "Do you think that laws restricting abortion here in Texas should be made more strict, less strict, or left as they are now?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.
Less strict 6% 19% 6%
Less strict 65% 27% 49%
Respondents were asked, "Do you think that laws restricting abortion here in Texas should be made more strict, less strict, or left as they are now?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative, and 4 corresponding to "in the middle." For the purposes of this table, respondents who placed themselves at or between points 1 and 3 on the scale are considered "liberal," respondents who placed themselves at point 4 on the scale are considered "moderate," and respondents who placed themselves at or between points 5 and 7 on the scale are considered "conservative".
More strict 8% 24% 63%
Respondents were asked, "Do you think that laws restricting abortion here in Texas should be made more strict, less strict, or left as they are now?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 is extremely liberal, 7 is extremely conservative, and 4 is exactly in the middle, where would you place yourself?" The placements are further classified such that 1 is extremely liberal, 2 is very liberal, 3 is somewhat liberal, 4 is moderate, 5 is somewhat conservative, 6 is very conservative, and 7 is extremely conservative.
Less strict 13% 8% 2%
Don't know / no opinion 14% 7% 17%
More strict 9% 6% 7%
Don't know / no opinion 11% 12% 6%
Respondents were asked, "Do you think that laws restricting abortion here in Texas should be made more strict, less strict, or left as they are now?" Tea Party identification is based on the following question, also asked in the survey: "Suppose the Tea Party movement organized itself as a political party. When thinking about the next election for Congress, would you vote for the Republican candidate from your district, the Democratic candidate from your district, or the Tea Party candidate from your district?" Those who responded "Republican candidate" are considered Republicans (non-Tea Party movement) and those who responded "Tea Party candidate" are considered Tea Party Republicans.
Respondents were asked, "Do you think that laws restricting abortion here in Texas should be made more strict, less strict, or left as they are now?" Race is calculated according to the RACE1 variable.
Respondents were asked, "Do you think that laws restricting abortion here in Texas should be made more strict, less strict, or left as they are now?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.
More strict 41% 36%
Less strict 27% 25%
Left as they are now 19% 23%
Don't know / no opinion 13% 16%
Respondents were asked, "Do you think that laws restricting abortion here in Texas should be made more strict, less strict, or left as they are now?" Location is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or community?"
Respondents were asked, "Do you think that laws restricting abortion here in Texas should be made more strict, less strict, or left as they are now?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.
More strict 50% 39% 38% 39% 34% 35%
Less strict 10% 22% 27% 26% 32% 34%
Left as they are now 24% 21% 21% 20% 23% 21%
Don't know / no opinion 16% 19% 13% 15% 12% 10%
Availability of Abortion (June 2013)
Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the availability of abortion?" and given the response options: "By law, abortion should never be permitted"; "The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger"; "The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established"; and "By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice."
By law, abortion should never be permitted. 16%
The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger. 30%
The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the ne 13%
By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice. 36%
Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the availability of abortion?" and given the response options: "By law, abortion should never be permitted"; "The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger"; "The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established"; and "By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice." Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to be a Democrats, Republicans, independents, other, or not sure. Those who responded that they are independents or "other" were then asked if they lean toward either the Democrats or Republicans. If they indicated that they lean toward one party or the other, they are considered Democrats or Republicans for the purposes of this figure. Only "pure" independents or members of a third party who indicate that they have no preference for Democrats vis-a-vis Republicans are considered independents . Respondents who answered that they are "not sure" for either of the two aforementioned questions are not incorporated into this figure.
By law, abortion should never be permitted. 4% 12% 27%
The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger. 21% 37% 37%
The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the ne 11% 15% 15%
By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice. 59% 31% 15%
Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the availability of abortion?" and given the response options: "By law, abortion should never be permitted"; "The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger"; "The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established"; and "By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice." Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.
By law, abortion should never be permitted. 23% 21% 32%
Don't know 11% 4% 3%
By law, abortion should never be permitted. 3% 1% 7%
The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the ne 9% 16% 9%
Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the availability of abortion?" and given the response options: "By law, abortion should never be permitted"; "The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger"; "The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established"; and "By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative, and 4 corresponding to "in the middle." For the purposes of this table, respondents who placed themselves at or between points 1 and 3 on the scale are considered "liberal," respondents who placed themselves at point 4 on the scale are considered "moderate," and respondents who placed themselves at or between points 5 and 7 on the scale are considered "conservative".
By law, abortion should never be permitted. 2% 9% 28%
The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the ne 9% 14% 15%
Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the availability of abortion?" and given the response options: "By law, abortion should never be permitted"; "The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger"; "The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established"; and "By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice." The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 is extremely liberal, 7 is extremely conservative, and 4 is exactly in the middle, where would you place yourself?" The placements are further classified such that 1 is extremely liberal, 2 is very liberal, 3 is somewhat liberal, 4 is moderate, 5 is somewhat conservative, 6 is very conservative, and 7 is extremely conservative.
The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the ne 20% 17% 9%
By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice. 22% 13% 3%
The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger. 14% 7% 8%
The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the ne 13% 9% 1%
Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the availability of abortion?" and given the response options: "By law, abortion should never be permitted"; "The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger"; "The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established"; and "By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice." Tea Party identification is based on the following question, also asked in the survey: "Suppose the Tea Party movement organized itself as a political party. When thinking about the next election for Congress, would you vote for the Republican candidate from your district, the Democratic candidate from your district, or the Tea Party candidate from your district?" Those who responded "Republican candidate" are considered Republicans (non-Tea Party movement) and those who responded "Tea Party candidate" are considered Tea Party Republicans.
Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the availability of abortion?" and given the response options: "By law, abortion should never be permitted"; "The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger"; "The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established"; and "By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice." Race is calculated according to the RACE1 variable.
By law, abortion should never be permitted. 20% 7% 11%
Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the availability of abortion?" and given the response options: "By law, abortion should never be permitted"; "The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger"; "The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established"; and "By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice." Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.
By law, abortion should never be permitted. 18% 15%
The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger. 30% 29%
The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the ne 14% 12%
By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice. 32% 38%
Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the availability of abortion?" and given the response options: "By law, abortion should never be permitted"; "The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger"; "The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established"; and "By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice." Marital is calculated according to the marital variable.
By law, abortion should never be permitted. 17% 7% 8% 27% 20% 2%
The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger. 33% 34% 35% 28% 23% 20%
The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the ne 15% 16% 9% 7% 12% 14%
By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice. 29% 44% 46% 28% 42% 58%
Don't know 6% 0% 3% 10% 4% 6%
Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the availability of abortion?" and given the response options: "By law, abortion should never be permitted"; "The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the womans life is in danger"; "The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established"; and "By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice." Location is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or community?"