Musk Moving Space X from CA to TX Over Newsom’s New Law: ‘This Is The Final Straw’

Fed up with the growing tension between business interests and social policies in California, Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX will relocate its headquarters from Hawthorne, California to Starbase, Texas.

This decision comes in direct response to a new California law that prohibits schools from informing parents about their child’s gender identity changes at school.

The law in question, AB1955, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, has sparked intense debate. It prevents schools from disclosing information about a student’s gender identity or sexual orientation without the student’s consent. While supporters argue it protects vulnerable youth, critics see it as an infringement on parental rights.

Musk didn’t mince words in his announcement on X (formerly Twitter). “This is the final straw,” he declared, citing this law and others that he believes attack both families and companies. He later revealed that he had warned Governor Newsom that such legislation would drive families and businesses out of California.

The core of the controversy lies in the state stripping parental rights over a child’s gender. The law’s supporters argue it safeguards LGBTQ+ students who may not be ready to come out to their families.

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However, opponents like attorney Harmeet Dhillon view it differently. Dhillon called AB1955 “an outrageous attempt to keep parents in the dark while schools indoctrinate kids with radical gender ideology.”

This law runs counter to public opinion in California. A recent Rasmussen poll found that most California voters actually support policies that notify parents about their children’s gender identity changes at school. This disconnect between voter preferences and legislative action is another example of progressive overreach in the state.

Governor Newsom’s stance on the issue has been firm. When asked last year why parents shouldn’t have the right to know about their children’s gender transitions, he deflected, stating, “The kids just want to live.”

The SpaceX relocation is more than just a business move; it’s a statement to the potential economic consequences of California’s social policies that some view as overreaching. Texas, with its more conservative stance on such issues, stands to benefit from California’s loss.

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It’s clear that the repercussions of AB1955 will extend far beyond the classroom. With major companies like SpaceX voting with their feet, California may need to reassess how it balances its woke agenda with its economic interests.