New secretary of state will continue to defend Texas’ open primaries against GOP lawsuit

Texas' new Secretary of State, Robert Howden, is gearing up to defend the state's open primary system against a GOP lawsuit that seeks to limit voter access to primaries. In a recent court filing, Howden emphasized the Legislature's commitment to maintaining the current system, which allows any registered voter to participate in whichever party's primary they choose. This move is significant as it underscores the ongoing political battle over voter rights and party control in the state's electoral processes. The outcome could reshape how primaries are conducted and influence voter participation in Texas.