Hinojosa asserts a right to inspect the withheld Musk communications
Gina HinojosaTexas state representative and gubernatorial candidate, at her lawsuit announcement
Hinojosa asserts a representative's right to inspect the withheld Abbott-Musk communications.
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Hinojosa has a right to inspect the withheld Abbott-Musk communications in her capacity as a state representative.
“The people have a right to know, and I, as their representative, have a right to see them.”
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Gina Hinojosa sues Greg Abbott for legislative access to his Musk communications
Gina Hinojosa argues that Texas law entitles her to inspect unredacted Abbott-Musk communications for legislative work. Abbott's lawyers defend withholding the confidential material, challenge her stated purpose and argue that the district court lacks jurisdiction.
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The campaign announces the lawsuit and Hinojosa's demand for access. The amended petition separately sets out the relief sought and confidentiality limits.
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This copy of the amended petition has no filing stamp. Hinojosa seeks legislative inspection under Section 552.008 and says she does not seek public release of confidential material.
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The governor's lawyers contest the request's legislative purpose, raise confidentiality and separation-of-powers arguments, and challenge the district court's jurisdiction.
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At the October 19 announcement, Hinojosa criticizes the withholding and asserts a right to see the communications as a representative.
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Her amended petition seeks legislative inspection subject to confidentiality. Abbott's response contests the request's purpose and the district court's authority.
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She criticizes the withholding and asserts a right of access to the communications.
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Read the full caseAbbott's lawyers defend refusing Hinojosa's request for unredacted Musk communications
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