Elon Musk To Move SpaceX And X Headquarters To Texas Over California’s Trans Student Privacy Law

Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter) will relocate their headquarters from California to Texas. Musk cited California’s new student privacy law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, as the primary reason for this decision. The law prevents schools from notifying parents about a student’s request to use different pronouns or gender identities without the student’s consent.

Musk expressed his frustration with the legislation on Tuesday. According to him, it was the “final straw” in a series of laws that he claims have targeted families and businesses alike. He made the announcement on X, stating that these laws will compel companies like SpaceX to leave California to safeguard their interests and those of their employees.

SpaceX, known for its ambitious space missions, will move its headquarters from Hawthorne, California, to Starbase, Texas, a complex near Brownsville primarily used for SpaceX operations. X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will relocate from San Francisco to Austin, Texas.

In a tweet about the move, Musk said he had warned Governor Newsom a year ago about the potential consequences of such legislation. Musk predicted that it would force companies and families to seek more accommodating environments outside of California.

This relocation mirrors Musk’s previous decision to move Tesla’s corporate headquarters from Palo Alto, California, to Austin. SpaceX has not yet clarified whether the move will affect its operations in Hawthorne beyond the headquarters relocation.

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