Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is refusing to release months of emails with Elon Musk and his company representatives, claiming the communications are “intimate and embarrassing.” The documents were requested as part of an investigation into Musk’s growing influence in the Texas business and political scene.

The Texas governor's office cited legal language that it could withhold "intimate and embarrassing" information — in this case, financial information.

Musk had become more entrenched in Texas politics after the movement of both Tesla and SpaceX headquarters from California to the state.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's office said Monday that Elon Musk had sent Abbott a number of "embarrassing" emails in the past few months.NPR's Lauren McGaughy reported that when she requested the emails from Abbott's office,

Governor Greg Abbott will receive a briefing and hold a press conference Monday in Leander to update the public on Texas’ ongoing response to severe flooding in Central Texas.

Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.

The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in early July 2025.

L UBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -On Wednesday morning, Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff to honor those who lost their lives due to the devastating floods that impacted Texas over the July 4th holiday weekend.