Public Opinions Statistics Throughout America: Texas

As of September 23, 2013, 70% of Texans believe that global warming is happening, while 14% do not. 44% of Texans (less than both the San Franciscans and the Ohioans), believe that if climate change is happening, it is due mostly to human activity; in fact, 31% believe global warming is caused by natural fluctuations in the environment. 52% of Texans say that they have personally experienced the effects of global warming. Of the Texans who believe in climate change, great majorities (like the San Franciscans and Ohioans) anticipate negative environmental effects throughout the next 50 years: 95% expect more heat waves, 92% anticipate drought and water shortages, 87% expect more severe storms and natural disasters, 86% think that the amount of fish and native wildlife will decline, and 85% predict increased allergies or other health problems due to climate change. Similar to San Franciscans and Ohioans, over half of Texans say that more should be done about global warming in the government and in day-to-day life.

- 62% want more action from Congress
- 57% want more action from President Obama
- 56% want more action from Texas's state legislature
- 60% want more action from local government
- 69% want more citizen involvement in addressing climate change
- 68% think that corporations and industry should be doing more to address climate change