The decision comes in response to Governor Gavin Newsom's recent signing of a controversial law that prohibits school districts in the state from informing parents of a child's gender identification change.

Musk, who had previously warned about the consequences of such legislation, expressed his dissatisfaction with the new law on social media platform X. "This is the final straw," he stated. "Because of this law and others that have targeted families and companies, SpaceX will relocate its HQ from Hawthorne, California to Starbase, Texas." He further announced that X's headquarters will also make the move from San Francisco to Austin.

This development follows Musk's revelation in 2022 that his 18-year-old daughter, formerly known as Elon Musk's daughter, legally changed her name and gender to Vivian Jenna Wilson. Elon Musk had acknowledged this decision, stating, "Can't win them all," in an interview with the Financial Times. He attributed his daughter's choice to the influence of what he referred to as "neo-Marxists" in educational institutions.

The decision by Elon Musk to relocate both SpaceX and X's headquarters is seen as a bold move, especially considering his previous relocation of Tesla's corporate headquarters from Palo Alto, California to Austin in 2021. However, it is unclear whether the Hawthorne operations of SpaceX will also be shut down as a result of the move.

It is worth noting that Elon Musk made headlines recently when he publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump and pledged to contribute $45 million per month to a pro-Trump super PAC called the America PAC. Trump's campaign promises to roll back transgender rights, a move that has drawn criticism from major medical organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization. These organizations advocate for providing transgender adolescents with necessary healthcare.

While the exact timeline for the relocation of both companies' headquarters has not been disclosed, Elon Musk's announcement has raised questions about the future landscape of the aerospace and technology industries in California. As of now, SpaceX has not responded to inquiries regarding the potential shutdown of its operations in Hawthorne.

Elon Musk's decision to move his companies from California to Texas not only highlights his concern for the well-being of children and families but also brings about implications for the tech and space industries in the Golden State. As the move progresses, it remains to be seen how this shift will impact the companies and their overall operations.