BOCA CHICA VILLAGE, Texas Voters in Boca Chica Village are heading to the polls to decide whether to create a new municipality named Starbase. The proposed city would include SpaceX's launch facility and headquarters, potentially giving the company more direct influence over local governance.
The vote centers on incorporating the area, currently an unincorporated part of Cameron County, into its own city. Proponents argue that incorporation would allow the community to manage its own affairs and infrastructure development. Opponents express concerns about the potential for SpaceX to exert undue influence over the city government, given its significant presence and economic power in the region.
The proposed city government would have limited powers, focusing primarily on basic services like road maintenance and utilities. The outcome of the vote will determine the future direction of development and governance in this rapidly changing area of South Texas, which has seen significant transformation since SpaceX began operations.
Texas Voters to Decide on Starbase City Incorporation
Residents of Boca Chica Village, Texas, will vote on incorporating the area into a new city named Starbase. The proposed city would encompass SpaceX's headquarters and surrounding areas. The decision rests on whether to establish a local government with limited powers in the region. This vote could significantly impact the future of the area's development and governance.