Behind SpaceX's ascent in Texas

The company's arrival altered public officials' finances, business relationships and political fortunes.

Sign up for Reuters newsletters One Essential Read One Essential Read Recommended by Edson Caldas, Newsletter Editor The Boosters   Liftoff at SpaceX base was fueled by wheeling-dealing politicians. REUTERS/Joe Skipper Elon Musk's SpaceX is rapidly remaking the tip of South Texas. This Reuters Special Report by Marisa Taylor shows that its fast growth, criticized by some locals as unfair and unchecked, is also transforming campaign coffers, business deals and the personal finances of some local officials. Read the full article Sponsors are not involved in the creation of newsletters or other Reuters news content. Advertise in this newsletter or on Reuters.com Reuters One Essential Read is sent three days a week. Think your friend or colleague should know about us? Forward this newsletter to them. They can also sign up here. Want to stop receiving this email? Unsubscribe here. To manage which newsletters you're signed up for, click here. Terms & Conditions and Privacy Statement © 2024 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved. 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036