Empowering Texas Hispanics.
Strengthening Texas.

The Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation conducts nonpartisan research, polling, and analysis on the political, economic, and civic life of Hispanic Texans.

Our work provides policymakers, journalists, researchers, and civic leaders with rigorous data on the fastest-growing segment of the Texas population.

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About the Foundation

TxHPF is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) research organization dedicated to producing objective research on the attitudes, priorities, and experiences of Hispanic Texans. In collaboration with Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, TxHPF conducts original survey research and policy analysis that informs policymakers, journalists, researchers, and civic leaders throughout Texas.

Texas Hispanics Are Shaping the Future of Our State

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40%+

Texas Hispanics now represent nearly 40% of the state population.

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$680B+

Texas Hispanic consumers contribute hundreds of billions annually to the Texas economy.

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1 in 2

Nearly half of Texas public school students are Hispanic.

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Fastest Growing

Hispanic-owned businesses remain one of the fastest-growing business sectors in Texas.

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Millions of Voters

Texas Hispanic voters continue to play an increasingly important role in statewide elections.

The Issues That Matter Most

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Education

Studying educational attainment, workforce readiness, and school outcomes among Hispanic Texans.

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Economic Opportunity

Analysis of entrepreneurship, employment, and upward economic mobility.

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Public Safety & Border Security

Survey research on public safety, border security, and law enforcement.

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Healthcare

Data on healthcare access, affordability, and workforce capacity.

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Energy & Infrastructure

Energy reliability, water resources, and infrastructure priorities.

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Civic Leadership

Research on civic participation, voter behavior, and Hispanic representation.

Research. Data. Solutions.

TxHPF develops research, polling, and policy analysis focused on the issues impacting Hispanic Texans and the long-term future of Texas.

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The Economic Impact of Texas Hispanics

How Hispanic workers, entrepreneurs, and families are driving Texas growth.

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Texas Hispanic Voter Trends

Polling and insights into evolving voter priorities across the state.

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Workforce & Education in Texas

Examining the future of workforce readiness and economic mobility.

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Border & Immigration

Research and polling on border security, immigration policy, and the issues shaping Texas communities.

In the News

TxHPF leadership regularly contributes to policy discussions across television, radio, podcasts, print, and digital media.

Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation survey shows Trump leads Harris by only 6% among all Texas likely voters with 44 days left until Election Day, with Harris leading Trump by only 6% among Texas Hispanic voters

Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation survey shows Trump leads Harris by only 6% among all Texas likely voters with 44 days left until Election Day, with Harris leading Trump by only 6% among Texas Hispanic voters

September 23, 2024

Former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris by 6 percentage points among likely voters in Texas, according to new polling from the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation (TxHPF), after President Biden removed himself from consideration and Vice President Harris was voted to be the Democratic nominee at the Democratic National Convention in August 2024.

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Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation survey shows that 56% of Texans support legislation to authorize the construction and operation of Destination Resort Casinos

Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation survey shows that 56% of Texans support legislation to authorize the construction and operation of Destination Resort Casinos

April 30, 2024

New polling from the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation (TxHPF) shows that Texans from all political and demographic segments are strongly in favor of legislation that authorizes the construction and operation of Texas-based destination resort casinos.

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Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation survey shows 54% of Texas likely voters approve of Gov. Abbott’s handling of the situation at the border compared to only 24% who approve of President Biden’s handling of the border situation

Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation survey shows 54% of Texas likely voters approve of Gov. Abbott’s handling of the situation at the border compared to only 24% who approve of President Biden’s handling of the border situation

April 24, 2024

Gov. Greg Abbott receives high marks from Texans regarding border security with fully 54% of all Texas likely voters approving his handling of the situation at the United States-Mexico border, according to new polling from the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation (TxHPF).

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