Secretary of State Nelson Responds to Lawsuit Seeking Changes to the 2028 Texas Primary

“As Secretary of State, it is my responsibility to present a defense of Texas’ election laws to the court. Contrary to several recent public postings, I have never expressed opposition to closed primaries, and I would gladly implement any statutory changes that the Texas Legislature sees fit to enact in the future. But the existing statutes were duly enacted by our Legislature. I put my hand on Sam Houston’s Bible and swore an oath to uphold the laws and Constitution of this state, and I am bound to do that.” 

To read the briefs filed today, see the links below:
Opposition to the motion for consent judgment 
Motion to dismiss