Texas Democrats' win threatens Musk's Starlink and data center plans

Democratic victories in Texas threaten Elon Musk's business interests, as the state's incoming attorney general and governor have pledged to scrutinize or restrict his companies' activities. Nathan Johnson, the incoming attorney general, promised to investigate whether Starlink improperly received rural broadband subsidies, while governor-elect Gina Hinojosa proposed a pause on new data center construction. Musk spent nearly $500 million supporting Republican candidates who lost their races. The proposed data center moratorium could hinder SpaceX's planned expansion, including the Colossal 3 project near Brownsville. Analysts note stricter regulations could also affect Tesla's robotaxi operations and the company's valuation, while SpaceX's Starbase faces a pending lawsuit from nearby residents over sonic booms.