Elon Musk Decides to Relocate X and SpaceX to Texas, Citing California's New Transgender Law as the 'Final Straw'
Elon Musk has declared his intention to move the headquarters of his companies X and SpaceX from California to Texas, spurred by recent legislative actions in California. In a public statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, Musk expressed his disapproval of a new California law that bans schools from notifying parents if their child changes pronouns or identifies as transgender, labeling the law as the "last straw." This controversial bill, signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, aims to protect the privacy of transgender students. The law counters previous policies implemented by several school districts that mandated parental notifications in such scenarios. Musk criticized the law, suggesting it infringes on parental rights and corporate freedoms, stating, "The state will take away your kids in California." Musk's decision comes amid a backdrop of previous criticisms and actions related to gender identity issues. His own personal expe...