Political parties, rather than local governments, administer primary elections in Texas. In the past, Democrats and Republicans have overseen them jointly.
The rules in effect Tuesday are part of local GOP leaders’ decision to hold a separate primary from Democrats this year in Dallas and Williamson counties, leading to precinct-based voting. In previous elections, individuals could cast ballots at any vote center, regardless of their address, under a countywide voting system.
As they often do when the incumbent is a member in good standing. The Republicans held a token Presidential primary in 2024, but they didn’t hold one in 2020, and the Democrats didn’t hold one in 2024.