Musk To Move SpaceX And X Headquarters From California To Texas

Billionaire Elon Musk has announced plans to move the headquarters of two of his most high-profile companies, rocket firm SpaceX and social media platform X, from California to Texas, Natalie Sherman and Liv McMahon reported for BBC News.

The billionaire previously moved Tesla's headquarters to Texas in 2021 and is a resident of the state, which has no income tax. I Photo: Tesla X

Musk cited recent laws passed by California, particularly a new law that prevents schools from making rules requiring staff to inform anyone, including parents, about a child's gender identity, as the reason for the move.

A spokesperson for the governor said the law keeps "children safe while protecting the critical role of parents." However, Musk called it "the last straw" in a post on his social media platform.

The billionaire previously moved Tesla's headquarters to Texas in 2021 and is a resident of the state, which has no income tax.

The issue of what schools should tell parents about their children's gender identities has become a major topic of debate in the US. LGBTQ advocates say students have a right to privacy, but others argue parents have a right to know what is happening with their children.

Musk, who has a transgender daughter, has said he "supports trans" while expressing impatience with pronouns, calling them an "aesthetic nightmare."

Musk's daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson filed to cut ties with him in 2022, stating she no longer wanted to "be related to my biological father in any way, shape, or form" when applying to legally change her name and gender.