Peacock: Most Texans understand the heavy costs of increased government spending, perhaps because since 2001 they have experienced firsthand the benefits of keeping spending under control.
Local Government
Affordability is the Problem. Less Government is the Solution.
Affordability is the number one issue in Texas, and it isn’t even close. Numerous polls, released both before and after Election Day, show the Texas electorate alarmed with the cost of gas, groceries, and rent—as well as everything else. One poll in particular, conducted by the University of Texas and the Texas Politics Project, illustrates...
November 10, 2026