Dear John,

We commissioned a poll to find out what Texas voters think about sex education … and the results are in!

When asked what should be taught in public schools, 75% of poll respondents, including 68% of Republicans, support teaching abstinence-plus sex education, defined as curricula that "teaches students abstinence is the safest choice, but also provides medically accurate information about topics such as contraception, prevention of sexually transmitted infections, and healthy relationships." 

Voters were also strongly supportive of sex education that teaches about consent, including respecting the boundaries of other people, and is inclusive of LGBTQ youth.

Sex education can seem like a hot button issue. But poll results show that the vast majority of Texas voters support common-sense information to keep our students safe and healthy. 

This year we have the opportunity to improve sex education standards. See the full poll results and learn more at texasisready.org or watch this short video (also en Español). To support our work, please make a donation here!

Best regards,

Julia Kranzthor, Development Director