Nearly 10,000 Houston-area residents were surveyed in January and February 2025 regarding their preferences for various immigration policies. The survey found that a large majority of residents believe that the immigration system is broken, however most prefer expanding legal pathways to citizenship over mass deportations.
Data supports findings from the Kinder Houston Area Survey, which found that a majority of residents agree that immigrants are assets, regardless of documented status.
Key findings
- More than 80% of Houston-area residents do not think the U.S. immigration system is working well.
- Overall, 70% want to see the government increase pathways to citizenship for undocumented individuals living in Texas.
- The majority of residents opposed deporting undocumented immigrants in different scenarios, with the exception of when an individual is arrested for a crime.
- More than 6 in 10 Houston-area residents identify as political moderates, with support for pathways ranging from 60% among slightly conservative residents to 90% among slightly liberal residents.
