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Texas Governor refuses to release ‘intimate’ emails between him and Musk

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  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott is refusing to release emails exchanged with billionaire Elon Musk, citing their "intimate and embarrassing" nature and lack of public interest.
  • 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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