Trump, Abbott, Patrick Facing Low Approval Among Texas Voters

Recent polling from the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas reveals that President Donald Trump's approval rating among Texas voters has declined for the third consecutive time, with 51% disapproving and 44% approving his job performance. This marks the highest negative approval rating recorded for Trump in Texas, where his popularity remains strong among Republicans but has notably weakened overall. Other prominent Texas Republicans, including Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Senator Ted Cruz, also face significant disapproval ratings, with voters expressing dissatisfaction amid political conflicts such as the THC ban veto by Abbott. The poll shows that a majority of Texans oppose a complete ban on THC products, reflecting divisions within the GOP and contributing to tensions between Abbott and Patrick. Approval of the Texas Legislature's recent session is low as well, with only about a quarter of Texans approving of lawmakers' performance, and 37% feeling the Legislature made their lives worse. These trends suggest potential challenges for Texas Republicans in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.