Majority of Texans Support New School Choice Law
Dallas, Texas – Newly released statewide polling from Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan Institute shows nearly two-thirds of Texans support the state’s recently passed school choice program.
“64% percent of Texans support the Texas Legislature’s decision in 2025 to pass legislation (SB-2) creating Education Savings Accounts, while 36% oppose this decision,” the Houston-based Public Policy Research and Survey Center’s report notes.
The survey, conducted in May, included 1,200 registered voters.
The polling results demonstrate Texans across the political spectrum support ESAs. Broken down by political party, 78% of Republicans, 68% of Independents, and 45% of Democrats support the passage of SB-2.
Results show broad support for school choice across multiple demographics. Black, white, and Latino Texans support the measure at 66%, 62%, and 65%, respectively. Texans from urban (69%) and rural (62%) counties also support SB-2.
To read the complete report, click here.
Statement from Nathan Cunneen, Texas State Director, American Federation for Children:
“The Barbara Jordan Institute’s survey is another strong statement of the obvious: Texans want school choice. The survey shows that 64% of Texans support the school choice program passed by Texas legislators and championed by Governor Abbott.
“Texas is leading on school choice. We look forward to the day many other states will follow the Lone Star State’s example and deliver the education freedom families demand and deserve.”
About AFC:
The American Federation for Children is the nation’s largest school choice advocacy organization and the most successful force for education freedom in America, passing over 200 laws across 32 states throughout our history. Our affiliated Super PAC, AFC Victory Fund, is the only nationwide Super PAC focused on advancing school choice.
