Gina Hinojosa says she can work with Elon Musk & his companies, but has a condition
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has expressed a willingness to work with Elon Musk's companies, provided they operate under terms that protect the interests of Texans. She has specifically requested a pause on state land transactions involving SpaceX's Starbase facilities during the transition period.
Why it matters
The stance highlights the tension between state-level environmental/public land protection and the economic influence of major private aerospace companies.
Gina Hinojosa has set a condition for working with Elon Musk. Texas’ Democratic governor-elect, who campaigned against a proposed SpaceX land deal, says his companies must operate on terms that protect Texans’ interests. Her comments come as she seeks a pause on decisions involving state land near the company’s Starbase rocket launch site.“We can have a strong working relationship with Elon Musk and his companies,” Hinojosa said in an interview with CNN after her election victory. “But it has to be on our terms.
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