Beginning in the 1950s, Texas voters began to regularly split their ticket between Republicans and Democrats.

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Starting in the 1950s, Texas voters began to exhibit more ticket splitting behavior, with some voters choosing Republican candidates for national office while still supporting Democratic candidates for state and local positions. This trend continued throughout the latter half of the 20th century and into the present day.

Beginning in the 1950s, Texas Voters Began to Regularly Split