In 2002, The Texas Council on Family Violence conducted a statewide polling on prevalence and attitudes on domestic violence. Below are some of the findings:

• 74% of all Texans have either themselves, a family member and/or a friend have experienced some form of domestic violence.
• 47% of all Texans report having personally experienced at least one form of domestic violence, either severe, verbal and/or forced isolation from friends and family at some point in their lifetime.
• 31% of all Texans report that they have been severely abused at some point in their lifetime. Women report severe abuse at a higher rate than men.
• 80% of all Texans believe it is never appropriate to remain in an abusive relationship. However, research has shown that women face a 75% increase in being killed during the time that they leave their abuser. This shows us that Texans need more information on domestic violence.
• 75% of all Texans report that they would be likely to call the police if they were to experience some form of domestic violence. Yet only 20.3% indicated that they actually did call the police when they or a family member experienced domestic violence.
• 73% of all Texans believe that domestic violence is a serious problem in Texas.
• 84% percent of all Texans report that they believe they can personally do something about domestic violence.
• 78% of all Texans said they would be more likely to vote for a political candidate who helped victims of domestic violence.
• 74% of all Texans recall recent communications concerning domestic violence.

The TCFV survey over-sampled the Texas Hispanic population to account for any insight specific to the Hispanic community on domestic violence. Below are some highlights of the findings:

• 77% of all Hispanic Texans indicate that either themselves, a family member and/or a friend have experienced some form of domestic violence. Indicating that approximately 5.2 million Hispanic Texans are personally affected by the epidemic of domestic violence. If the current prevalence rates remain the same, by the year 2030, more than 12.2 million Hispanic Texans could be personally affected by domestic violence.
• 64% of all Hispanic Texans indicate that they or a member of their family have experienced at least one form of domestic violence in their lifetime.
• 36% of all Hispanic Texans report being severely abused in their lifetime.
• 2 out of every 5 Hispanic Texas females (39%) reported experience severe abuse.
• 1 out of every 5 Hispanic Texas females (18%) reported being forced to have sex against their will.
• 40% of Hispanic Texans who reported experiencing at least one form of domestic violence took no action.
• 63% of all Hispanic Texans recall recent communications concerning domestic violence.
• 50% of all Hispanic Texans believe domestic violence is caused by circumstances beyond the batterers control showing that the Hispanic Texas community needs more information on domestic violence.
• 82% of all Hispanic Texans believe that it is never appropriate to stay in an abusive relationship, yet 46% acknowledge that leaving an abusive relationship can be more dangerous than staying.
• 83% of all Hispanic Texans agree that a husband who abuses his wife is more likely to also abuse his children; yet only 47% indicate a belief that domestic violence passes from generation to generation
• 86% of all Hispanic Texans report that they would vote for a candidate who helps domestic violence victims. They are the ethnic group most likely to indicate such.

Hispanic Texans, like the general population, have both a limited definition of domestic violence and have a willingness to blame victims for the abuse they suffer.

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