Texas voters’ differences over race and gender parallel their political preferences, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
Immigration
In-depth reporting on border issues, policies, communities, and the impact of immigration across the state, from The Texas Tribune.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Texas voters wary of those they perceive as outsiders
The state’s most conservative voters are wary of American Muslims, Syrian refugees and undocumented immigrants, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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Bordering on Insecurity
Migrants fleeing Central America endure long journey north
After crossing the Suchiate River into Mexico, migrants fleeing Central America depend on shelters and kindness as they head toward the United States. The Texas Tribune traveled to Mexico to chronicle their journeys. This story is part of our Bordering on Insecurity series.
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Bordering on Insecurity
U.S.-funded programs try to convince Central Americans to stay home
The United States is helping fund anti-gang initiatives and jobs programs in Central America, trying to decrease the flow of migrants heading north for the Texas-Mexico border.
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Bordering on Insecurity
In Mexico, complaints about undocumented immigrants taking jobs
In southern Mexico, locals say some migrants fleeing Central America are staying put instead of traveling on to the United States.
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Demographics
Rematches might see two Texas House districts flip
Republicans wrested away seats in Pasadena and San Antonio districts last election, and the ousted Democrats are trying to get them back.
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Bordering on Insecurity
Mexico fights illegal immigration on its own southern border
Under pressure from the United States, Mexico has tried to cut down the flow of Central American immigrants passing through on their way to the southern U.S. border.
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Bordering on Insecurity
Hiding in Austin, a former El Salvador policeman seeks asylum
After years of trying to help control El Salvador’s violent gangs, the danger became too great for the former detective and his family.
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Bordering on Insecurity
Central American gang’s tentacles reach deep into Texas, United States
Only about 800 of the estimated 20,000 gang members in the Houston area belong to the MS-13, but police consider them a top-level threat to public safety in Texas.
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Demographics
What it would mean to build a U.S.-Mexico border wall
A journey from San Diego to Brownsville offers an up-close view into what it would actually take to complete Donald Trump’s proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.