Legislature Should Resolve Closed Primaries, Says New SOS
In a court document filed yesterday, new Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden stated his opposition to a proposal by the Republican Party of Texas and the Texas Attorney General’s Office to impose a Consent Judgment that would implement a closed Primary election. Last year, the Republican Party of Texas, along with Amarillo Republican activist Chip […]
Abbott Appoints Howden as Secretary of State
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced today that he was appointing Robert Howden to serve as the next Texas Secretary of State. Howden succeeds Jane Nelson, who is stepping down after serving three and a half years in the role. In addition to serving as the State’s Chief Elections Officer, the Secretary of State handles business filings […]