In a post on X, Musk expressed his frustration with California Governor Gavin Newsom's decision to sign a new student gender identity law, declaring it to be the "final straw" that prompted the move.

Musk stated that the law, along with previous ones targeting families and companies, compelled SpaceX to shift its headquarters from Hawthorne, California to Starbase, Texas. He indicated that he had warned Governor Newsom about a year ago that such legislation would result in families and companies leaving California to protect their children.

In another X post, Musk revealed that the San Francisco headquarters of X, formerly known as Twitter, would be relocated to Austin, Texas. He cited concerns about safety, describing the challenges of evading "gangs of violent drug addicts" to access the building.

Musk's decision has been welcomed by Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who sees it as a significant boost for Texas' prominence in the field of space exploration. When reached for comment, SpaceX did not provide further details about the headquarters move.

This is not the first time Musk has chosen to relocate his business ventures away from California. Earlier this year, he moved the physical headquarters of his electric car company, Tesla, to Texas after disagreeing with Newsom and other local authorities over pandemic policies. Moreover, Tesla also shifted its state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas in response to a court ruling that deemed Musk's pay package to be excessive.

While Musk's decision to move his companies may be seen as a blow to California's business landscape, it solidifies Texas' status as a leader in both the space industry and the electric car sector. The move also serves as a reminder of the ongoing debate over the impact of California's laws and policies on families and companies, and their potential to drive them to seek friendlier environments elsewhere.