Coverage dated October 19, 2026 to October 20, 2026

Hinojosa sues for emails between Abbott, Musk

Headline from The Hill

Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D) filed a lawsuit on Monday to force her opponent in the state’s gubernatorial race, Gov. Greg Abbott (R), to release his emails with Republican ally Elon Musk. The complaint accuses Abbott of violating state public records law by refusing to provide Hinojosa with re…

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Reports & sources

7 articles, oldest first.

  1. Courthouse News Service

    Texas governor sued by rival over redacted Elon Musk chats (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    State Representative Gina Hinojosa, who is challenging Governor Greg Abbott for his seat, claims the governor has illegally refused to allow her to inspect his communications with Musk.

  2. Texas Standard

    As early voting begins in Texas, Gov. Abbott’s challenger Gina Hinojosa sues over Musk emails (opens Texas Standard)

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    Texas Standard's feed description

    The Democratic nominee for Texas governor wants to inspect unredacted communications involving Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and Elon Musk’s companies based in the state.

  3. NBC News

    Texas Democratic candidate for governor sues to review emails between Elon Musk and Greg Abbott (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    State Rep. Gina Hinojosa alleged in her lawsuit that Gov. Greg Abbott is “unlawfully withholding communications” between his office and tech CEO Elon Musk.

  4. Fox7 Austin

    Gina Hinojosa sues Gov. Greg Abbott over communications with Elon Musk (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    With early voting underway in Texas, a new legal dispute has emerged between Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa. Hinojosa filed a lawsuit Monday in Travis County District Court, seeking access to communications between Abbott's office and billionaire …

  5. The Hill

    Hinojosa sues for emails between Abbott, Musk (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D) filed a lawsuit on Monday to force her opponent in the state’s gubernatorial race, Gov. Greg Abbott (R), to release his emails with Republican ally Elon Musk. The complaint accuses Abbott of violating state public records law by refusing to provide Hinojosa with re…

  6. Townhall

  7. Newsweek

    Abbott Slams Democrat's 'Stunt' Bid for Elon Musk Messages in Texas Lawsuit (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Abbott calls Hinojosa’s lawsuit a political stunt as she seeks access to his office’s communications with Musk’s companies.

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