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Incoming Texas administration could try and block SpaceX launches

Posted on 11/12/26 at 1:48 pm
Posted by TrueTiger
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Posted on 11/12/26 at 1:48 pm
I’m guessing they won’t shut it down but will use the leverage as a shake down to get money to democrats.


Boca Chica launch site could race delays from new regulators


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Now incoming land commissioner Benjamin Flores, once he’s sworn in on January 19, plans to “request an opinion from the Attorney General on the constitutionality of the beach closure statute,” Flores’s chief of staff, Alex Martinez, told Texas Monthly. The AG’s job is to serve as general counsel for the governor, the Legislature, and state agencies. If Attorney General–elect Nathan Johnson [also a Democrat] were to determine that the exemption for spaceflight activities is unconstitutional, that opinion would provide legal guidance for the GLO [General Land Office] and other state agencies. Flores would keep Boca Chica open. SpaceX’s federal permitting does not allow for launches in that case.
Posted by DeathByTossDive226
Member since Sep 2026
1319 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 1:50 pm to
Texas is in on SpaceX. Pretty sure the only dispute is over some protected / conservation land.
Posted by Undertow
Member since Sep 2016
9470 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 1:50 pm to
The Democrats are wasting no time making people regret their votes. People have short memories. They need to be reminded every now and then why you don’t vote for Democrats.
Posted by dafif
Member since Jan 2019
8739 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 1:55 pm to
COME TO THE FREE STATE OF FLORIDA ELON...with everything
Posted by boogiewoogie1978
Little Rock
Member since Aug 2012
20911 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 1:57 pm to
Costing people jobs in an area where there probably aren't many.

Also these people are supposed to be "progressive". What is more progressive than going into space?
Posted by NIH
Member since Aug 2008
126978 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 2:01 pm to
Democrats would be retarded to piss off voters in the valley. That was a huge swing from 2024 to 2026.
Posted by TrueTiger
Chicken's most valuable
Member since Sep 2004
85400 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 2:02 pm to
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Democrats would be retarded to piss off voters in the valley.


That’s why I think it will be a money shake-down, not a shut down.
Posted by lake chuck fan
Vinton
Member since Aug 2011
25579 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 2:04 pm to
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People have short memories



And very short sighted... incapable of seeing past today.
Posted by Auburn1968
NYC
Member since Mar 2019
28214 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 2:25 pm to
Dems are petty vindictive creatures who would sacrifice one of America's greatest success stories to their vile spite.
Posted by TheFonz
Somewhere in Louisiana
Member since Jul 2016
23893 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 2:28 pm to
Elon may very well step up his Louisiana operation and tell Texas to suck his ballsack.

Then, he can construct a hurricane repelling machine that can divert them away from Louisiana towards Texas.
This post was edited on 11/12/26 at 3:16 pm
Posted by Lee Chatelain
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Member since Oct 2008
12758 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 2:37 pm to
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Incoming Texas administration could try and block SpaceX launches


Liberals really are the dumbest species on Earth.
Posted by el Gaucho
He/They
Member since Dec 2010
61669 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 2:38 pm to
It’s heartwarming to see politicians that care about their citizens
Posted by Bronco11
Member since Jul 2022
1156 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 2:45 pm to
Progressive is just the name they assign themselves for marketing purposes. Much like the worst legislation in the last 20 years was the affordable care act.

In reality, throughout history these types of people have had many names.

Most applicable is Statist. Centralized government control over multiple social, law, and economic aspects of a country.

That what they are, that what they were and it's what they'll always be.

Posted by Tigersforthee
Member since Dec 2025
1302 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 2:48 pm to
They cant actually execute Elon just yet so theyll settle for destroying his businesses. Lap it up gas bros.
Posted by AlwysATgr
Member since Apr 2008
22320 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 3:03 pm to
This won't stop SpaceX. If it comes to this, they'll just mothball Boca Chica until a more opportune time and accelerate their efforts in LA/FL.

Here's a brief video of how TX and SpaceX relate. FTR, it swings way into SpaceX's favor.

YT

Posted by Big4SALTbro
Member since Jun 2019
27521 posts
Posted on 11/12/26 at 3:10 pm to
Jeff Landry should be sending 18 wheelers to help them pack up and move more to the Louisiana space coast or we could send barges.

Louisiana should be chomping to take Texas business now that it’s blue
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