A lawsuit filed by the Texas GOP last year is ongoing, with the party challenging the state's open primary system. The new Texas secretary of state, Robert Howden, has stated his position on the matter. In a legal filing, Howden indicated that he will continue to defend the open primary system.
This decision puts him at odds with the Texas GOP. Further details on the lawsuit and Howden's defense of the open primary system are available from the source.
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