Sen. Hughes and Rep. Toth correspondence with Jonathan Mitchell

Dear Susan Rinkunas:
Thank you for your interest in records of the Office of the Attorney General.  Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 3/17/2025 and given the reference number R026777-031725 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

- Any digital communications (including but not limited to: emails, text messages, engagement letters) between Texas state Senator Bryan Hughes and Jonathan Mitchell and/or Mitchell Law PLLC (jonathan@mitchell.law) sent between November 1, 2024, and the time this request is processed, including attachments

- Any digital communications (including but not limited to: emails, text messages, engagement letters) between Texas state Representative Steve Toth and Jonathan Mitchell and/or Mitchell Law PLLC (jonathan@mitchell.law) sent between November 1, 2024, and the time this request is processed, including attachments

This session, lawmakers Hughes and Toth have introduced abortion-related bills with civil liability enforcement provisions that mirror a 2021 law written by Jonathan Mitchell.

I am a journalist doing public interest reporting.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Susan Rinkunas

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