During the 2025 legislative session in Texas, Elon Musk's lobbyists and representatives successfully advocated for nearly a dozen bills benefiting his companies, with all but three of these priorities set to become law. Musk hired a dozen lobbyists in Texas this year, more than any year since 2021, despite not rivaling the largest energy and telecommunications firms. These lobbyists include former gubernatorial staffers and a former member of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Data from the Texas Ethics Commission reveals Musk's lobbyists spent tens of thousands of dollars on gifts, meals, and entertainment for state officials and their associates, though state transparency laws largely shield the details of these expenditures. Additionally, lawmakers enacted changes to corporate laws favorable to Musk and established a new efficiency office modeled after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Meanwhile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has refused to release months of email correspondence between his office and Musk, citing the communications as "intimate and embarrassing" and not of legitimate public concern. Abbott's office also argued that releasing the emails could hinder frank and open discussions necessary for decision-making. This refusal has drawn criticism from legal experts and media outlets questioning the transparency of the governor's interactions with Musk.