TEXAS VOTERS DEMAND ACTION ON RISING HEALTHCARE COSTS
May 5, 2026
New Research Reveals Strong Support for Hospital Price Transparency Across
A new statewide survey released today by American Resolve shows that voters in Texas are deeply concerned about the rising cost of healthcare and overwhelmingly support increased transparency from hospitals, pointing to a clear mandate for ac<on from policymakers. The research, part of a multi-state initiative examining healthcare affordability, highlights both the urgency of the issue and the opportunity for meaningful reform.
KEY FINDINGS IN TEXAS
- Healthcare costs are a top concern: More than 86% of voters say they are extremely or very concerned about the cost of healthcare.
- Costs are rising and voters feel it: Approximately 60% report receiving a hospital bill higher than expected in the past year.
- Near-universal support for transparency: 93% of voters support requiring hospitals to disclose prices, making it one of the rare issues with broad bipartisan agreement.
- • Hospitals face growing scrutiny: Nearly 70% of voters believe hospitals are doing a poor job of keeping care affordable.
A CLEAR MANDATE FOR ACTION
“These findings confirm what families across Texas already know: healthcare costs are too high, too unpredictable, and too often hidden until it’s too late,” said West Cuthbert, Director at American Resolve. “Voters want more than lip service and solidarity from lawmakers. They are demanding transparency, accountability, and real solutions.”
This research shows that concern about healthcare costs cuts across party lines, geography, and demographics, making it a unifying issue for voters. With 93% support, hospital price transparency emerges as the most immediate and broadly supported step policymakers can take.
“This is not a partisan issue, it’s common-sense reform,” said Cuthbert. “When nearly every voter agrees on something, leaders should listen.”
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEANINGFUL REFORM
While healthcare is open discussed in broad terms, the findings suggest voters are ready for more specific conversations about the drivers of cost, particularly hospital pricing practices. Notably, the research demonstrates that when voters receive more information about how hospital costs are set, their understanding of the issue shifts significantly reinforcing the need for clearer, more accessible information.
ABOUT THE RESEARCH
The survey was conducted by Cygnal among likely voters in Texas as part of a four-state study (Texas, Ohio, Missouri, and Arkansas), with n=600 respondents per state and a margin of error of ±4.0%. The methodology allows for direct comparison across states and provides a reliable snapshot of voter attitudes on healthcare costs.
ABOUT AMERICAN RESOLVE
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