Who we are
We are a community of scholars exploring the ideas and institutions that create flourishing societies.
The Civitas Institute is part of the School of Civic Leadership at the University of Texas at Austin.
Independent thought, civil discourse, reasoned deliberation and intellectual curiosity are central to our ethos.
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Who's That Knocking? A Study of the Strategic Choices Facing Large-Scale Grassroots Canvassing Efforts
Understanding the Effect of Abortion Attitudes on Elections After Dobbs: Evidence from Cross-Sectional and Panel Surveys in Texas
The Surge of the Small Donorate in U.S. Elections: A View from Texas Statewide Campaigns.”
Campaign Ads and the Differences Between Soliciting Donations and Mobilizing Volunteers