AUSTIN, TEXAS – New polling conducted in Texas on behalf of the Texas Association of Business and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) shows that among likely voters, the United States is on the wrong track and there is strong opposition to government policies designed to ban new gas-powered vehicles. Further, a supermajority of likely voters say that this policy issue will be important to them when deciding which elected officials to support in 2024.
The polling — fielded in Texas between June 29 – July 1 — was conducted by Remington Research Group and measured likely voter sentiment around direction of the country, issue importance, gas-car bans, energy policy, and support for candidates who embrace such policies.
Highlights of the polls are as follows:
Texans believe the United States is headed in the wrong direction.
63% Wrong track, 30% Right track, 7% Undecided
If the election were to be held today, Donald Trump would win Texas.
49% Trump, 39% Biden, 5% Kennedy, 1% West, 1% Stein, 5% Undecided
If the election were held today, Senator Ted Cruz is favored by Texans by double digits.
53% Republican Ted Cruz, 43% Democrat Colin Allred, 4% Undecided
On a generic Congressional ballot, Republicans lead Democrats in Texas.
52% Republican, 42% Democrat, 6% Undecided
Most Texans agree that the United States should follow an “all of the above” energy policy.
63% Agree, 9% Disagree, 28% Undecided
The majority of likely voters in Texas oppose gas-car bans.
65% Oppose, 14% Support, 21% Undecided
A supermajority in Texas report that a candidate’s position on stopping bans on new gas-cars is an important factor in their vote.
65% Important, 14% Not Important
78% of those surveyed in Texas report a candidate’s position on jobs, inflation, and the economy is a very important factor in their vote.
National security is a top issue for Texans when deciding who to vote for, with 98% agreeing this is an important issue.
Immigration policy is another top issue for Texans, with 89% reporting this is an important issue when deciding which candidate to support.
Nearly twice as many Texans oppose the Biden pause on approval of LNG exports compared to those who support.
“This new polling makes one thing clear: Texans want an 'all of the above' energy policy that utilizes our abundant fossil fuel resources while simultaneously investing in and developing renewable technologies,” said Texas Association of Business President & CEO Glenn Hamer. “Texans overwhelmingly support an energy policy that embraces diversity in energy sources, which not only ensures energy security but also fosters economic growth and innovation. Texas Association of Business promotes commonsense policies that allow for consumer choice, limit burdensome regulations, support a diversified energy environment, and help us prepare for a prosperous future.”
“This new polling underscores what we have been hearing from the American people of all political stripes for months—that they do not want the government banning gas cars, mandating electric vehicles or imposing regulations that restrict access to the types of cars that best meet a family’s needs and budget,” said Chet Thompson, AFPM President and CEO. “Elected officials should take note that the American people care about this issue and are watching to see whether Congress will stand up and overturn EPA’s regulation banning the sale of most new gas cars.”
Methodology:
Survey conducted June 29 through July 1, 2024. 589 likely 2024 General Election voters participated in the survey. Survey weighted to match expected turnout demographics for the 2024 General Election. Margin of Error is +/-4% with a 95% level of confidence. Totals do not always equal 100% due to rounding.
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