Texas Scorecard by Brandon Waltens June 16, 2025
While the party’s actions are expected to be challenged in court, Republican leadership appears committed to pushing forward. The Republican Party of Texas is pressing ahead with its effort to prevent Democrats from voting in GOP primaries, advancing a rule change intended to limit participation to registered Republicans only—and setting the stage for a likely legal battle.
At its quarterly meeting over the weekend, the State Republican Executive Committee approved an amendment to Rule 46, which party leaders said will “clarify, strengthen, and solidify” the GOP’s commitment to allowing only Republicans to choose Republican nominees.
The new rule would require voters to register with the secretary of state as Republicans before voting in the primary, setting up potential litigation.
Legal observers say the lawsuits could range from Democrats wanting to maintain their access to the GOP primary to the GOP suing the state to enforce their right to control their own nominating process.
“This move reflects the will of Texas grassroots conservatives and honors the clear directive from the delegates of the 2024 State Convention, who voted overwhelmingly to close our primaries,” Texas GOP Chairman Abraham George said in a press release issued Monday. “Only Republicans should pick Republican nominees. That’s how we protect our platform, our values, and our future. Texas is red. Let’s keep it that way—by keeping our primaries red.”
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