| Survey year | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 56% | 36% | 4% | 4% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 42% | 44% | 6% | 8% | 2,266 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Texas by religious group
% of adults in Texas who say homosexuality…
| Religious tradition | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 70% | 23% | 3% | 3% | 540 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 35% | 58% | 3% | 4% | 821 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 38% | 53% | 5% | 3% | 150 |
| Mainline Protestant | 63% | 27% | 7% | 3% | 391 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 77% | 15% | 4% | 4% | 423 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who are ages…
| Views about homosexuality | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 31% | 37% | 21% | 11% | 1,349 |
| Should be discouraged | 16% | 35% | 30% | 19% | 930 |
| Neither/both equally | 20% | 38% | 29% | 13% | 106 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Generational cohort among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who are…
| Views about homosexuality | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 19% | 20% | 29% | 24% | 7% | 1% | 1,349 |
| Should be discouraged | 10% | 12% | 29% | 33% | 14% | 1% | 930 |
| Neither/both equally | 11% | 19% | 28% | 30% | 12% | < 1% | 106 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Gender composition among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who are…
| Views about homosexuality | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 47% | 53% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 51% | 49% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 66% | 34% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who identify as…
| Views about homosexuality | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 47% | 9% | 2% | 39% | 4% | 1,355 |
| Should be discouraged | 51% | 16% | 3% | 27% | 3% | 951 |
| Neither/both equally | 57% | 14% | < 1% | 29% | 1% | 105 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Immigrant status among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who are…
| Views about homosexuality | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 22% | 15% | 63% | 1,348 |
| Should be discouraged | 18% | 7% | 75% | 948 |
| Neither/both equally | 21% | 7% | 72% | 110 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Income distribution among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who have a household income of…
| Views about homosexuality | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 39% | 19% | 24% | 19% | 1,229 |
| Should be discouraged | 38% | 18% | 26% | 17% | 820 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Educational distribution among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who have completed…
| Views about homosexuality | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 42% | 32% | 17% | 10% | 1,362 |
| Should be discouraged | 44% | 33% | 16% | 7% | 954 |
| Neither/both equally | 41% | 31% | 17% | 10% | 110 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Marital status among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who are…
| Views about homosexuality | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 47% | 9% | 13% | 4% | 27% | 1,362 |
| Should be discouraged | 55% | 4% | 14% | 9% | 17% | 957 |
| Neither/both equally | 45% | 7% | 17% | 5% | 26% | 109 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who are…
| Views about homosexuality | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 36% | 64% | 1,363 |
| Should be discouraged | 35% | 65% | 954 |
| Neither/both equally | 25% | 75% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who say they…
| Views about homosexuality | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 58% | 24% | 6% | < 1% | 10% | 2% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 85% | 11% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 78% | 11% | 1% | 3% | 5% | 3% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who say religion is…
| Views about homosexuality | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 48% | 31% | 9% | 12% | < 1% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 85% | 11% | 3% | 2% | < 1% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 65% | 20% | 5% | 9% | < 1% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Attendance at religious services among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who attend religious services…
| Views about homosexuality | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 30% | 38% | 32% | < 1% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 61% | 25% | 14% | < 1% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 41% | 33% | 25% | 1% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Frequency of prayer among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who pray…
| Views about homosexuality | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 51% | 17% | 6% | 25% | 1% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 80% | 11% | 3% | 5% | 1% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 62% | 13% | 3% | 21% | 1% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who attend prayer group…
| Views about homosexuality | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 18% | 11% | 8% | 62% | < 1% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 49% | 13% | 8% | 29% | 1% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 31% | 7% | 11% | 50% | 1% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who meditate…
| Views about homosexuality | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 39% | 8% | 5% | 47% | 1% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 56% | 7% | 3% | 32% | 2% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 47% | 6% | 4% | 39% | 4% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Views about homosexuality | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 56% | 16% | 11% | 17% | 1% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 75% | 9% | 7% | 7% | 2% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 59% | 13% | 9% | 13% | 6% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Views about homosexuality | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 48% | 17% | 12% | 23% | 1% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 49% | 16% | 11% | 21% | 3% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 43% | 16% | 13% | 26% | 2% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Views about homosexuality | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 25% | 12% | 49% | 12% | 2% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 64% | 5% | 25% | 5% | 2% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 39% | 15% | 35% | 3% | 8% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who say…
| Views about homosexuality | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 27% | 72% | 1% | 1% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 46% | 50% | 2% | 2% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 31% | 59% | 10% | < 1% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who read scripture…
| Views about homosexuality | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 29% | 11% | 10% | 50% | 1% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 64% | 11% | 6% | 18% | 1% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 44% | 8% | 12% | 34% | 2% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who say the holy scripture is…
| Views about homosexuality | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 25% | 29% | 2% | 38% | 7% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 61% | 23% | 3% | 9% | 4% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 37% | 23% | 5% | 21% | 14% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who …in heaven
| Views about homosexuality | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 70% | 22% | 7% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 86% | 8% | 6% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 74% | 14% | 13% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Belief in Hell among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who …in hell
| Views about homosexuality | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 54% | 38% | 8% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 82% | 14% | 5% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 64% | 22% | 13% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who identify as…
| Views about homosexuality | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 33% | 20% | 48% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 51% | 19% | 29% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 37% | 40% | 23% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Political ideology among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who are…
| Views about homosexuality | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 28% | 39% | 28% | 5% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 55% | 22% | 14% | 8% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 51% | 23% | 10% | 17% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Views about size of government among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who would rather have…
| Views about homosexuality | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 41% | 52% | 3% | 3% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 56% | 38% | 2% | 3% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 58% | 25% | 11% | 6% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who say government aid to the poor…
| Views about homosexuality | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 43% | 52% | 3% | 2% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 53% | 40% | 4% | 3% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 54% | 29% | 15% | 2% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who say abortion should be…
| Views about homosexuality | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 60% | 36% | 4% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 24% | 73% | 2% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 34% | 53% | 13% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who …same-sex marriage
| Views about homosexuality | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 75% | 19% | 6% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 7% | 89% | 4% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 22% | 45% | 33% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who say…
| Views about homosexuality | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 31% | 65% | 2% | 2% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 48% | 46% | 2% | 4% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 45% | 35% | 11% | 9% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among adults in Texas by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Texas who say humans…
| Views about homosexuality | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should be accepted | 39% | 29% | 4% | 26% | 2% | 1,366 |
| Should be discouraged | 11% | 22% | 2% | 59% | 6% | 962 |
| Neither/both equally | 18% | 25% | 8% | 33% | 16% | 111 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
