According to a new survey from the University of Houston, half of Texans don’t support the state’s strict abortion laws.
HOUSTON — Half of Texans don’t support the state’s strict abortion laws, according to a new survey from the University of Houston. The survey shows 50% of survey participants opposed the state’s strict new abortion law and 46% supported it. Fifty percent of survey participants opposed the state’s strict new abortion law and 46% supported it
“Most Texans recognize that lawmakers need to address access to resources and a range of programs for pregnant women, and their babies and children, especially in the wake of these new restrictions. Abortion will remain a divisive issue impacting public policy, health care, equality and the criminal justice system,” said Renée Cross, executive director of the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs.
“The divide followed partisan lines, 80% of respondents who identify as Democrats oppose the new restrictions, with 76% strongly opposing. And, 76% who identify as Republicans support the new restrictions, with 44% strongly supporting,” said Mark P. Jones, senior research associate at the UH Hobby School.
At 59%, a majority of respondents opposed legislation that would classify abortion as homicide, which opens a door to prosecutors bringing legal charges against a woman who ends her pregnancy. However, 30% of respondents supported the idea.
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