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Voters to decide if the Texas home of Elon Musk’s SpaceX should become an official city: Starbase

Residents of Boca Chica, Texas, home to Elon Musk's SpaceX Starbase launch site, are voting on May 3, 2025, to incorporate the community as a city called Starbase.
The vote comes amid ongoing disagreements after lawmakers rejected proposals that would have allowed SpaceX to manage a major road and access to a local beach near the launch facility, due to concerns about regulatory power and opposition from the community.
Starbase, about 1.5 square miles on Texas's Gulf Coast, hosts rocket development and launches that have caused frequent closures, protests, and environmental complaints from groups and residents.
As of May 2025, nearly 200 of 283 eligible voters, including SpaceX employees, have cast ballots, and SpaceX officials state the city and bills would improve coordination of beach closures without adding more closures.
If the election passes, Starbase will become Texas's newest city, granting SpaceX greater local control and marking a notable victory for Musk amid ongoing community and legislative challenges.

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