SpaceX and Boca Chica State Park Deal Details

Starbase denies Boca Chica Beach purchase

Starbase City Administrator Cayetana Polanco said Boca Chica Beach is not being purchased amid fears the state would cede control to Elon Musk's company.

“First, to be absolutely clear, nobody is buying or selling Boca Chica Beach”

Potential land sale to SpaceX

Texas Parks and Wildlife had been in talks to give up 1,300 acres of land in Cameron County, believed to be Boca Chica State Park.

Gov-elect Hinojosa's stance

Gov-elect Gina Hinojosa criticized the potential sale and requested no action be taken during her transition after defeating Greg Abbott.

Texas Parks and Wildlife response

Texas Parks and Wildlife declined an interview but said they look forward to working with Hinojosa and elected officials.

SpaceX data center project

SpaceX plans a $24 billion data center near Brownsville with a gas-fired power plant and super-computing campus for medical research and national security.

Construction and jobs

The data center project has created over 3,000 construction jobs and is expected to create over 500 permanent jobs once operational.

De-annexation agreement

SpaceX agreed to fund $220 million for Brownsville water and wastewater projects in exchange for de-annexing land from city limits.

Electricity generation

SpaceX confirmed their facility will generate its own electricity, bypassing the Texas public grid after Gov. Abbott paused data center connections.

Rocket launch frequency

SpaceX plans to increase rocket launches and landings at Starbase from 25 to 100 annually, eventually reaching 456.