On April 4, the Texas House Elections Committee heard testimony on HB 2280, which would make it legal for primary voters to sign petitions for new parties and independent candidates. Approximately 15 people spoke in favor. Three individuals spoke against.

The Committee also heard testimony on a bill to impose partisan registration, HB 3118. There was some discussion among the legislators on the committee of potentially passing HB 3118 and then using registration by party data to determine which parties should be on the ballot.