Texas Governor refuses to release ‘intimate' emails between him and Musk
The Texas Newsroom, in collaboration with ProPublica and The Texas Tribune, requested the emails to investigate Musk's influence in the state.
Abbott's office initially charged a fee for collating the emails but later declared them confidential after the payment was processed.
Elon Musk's lawyer, representing SpaceX, also argued against their release, claiming they contain commercially sensitive information that could harm the company.
The decision on whether to release the emails now rests with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has yet to issue a ruling.
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