On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, Elon Musk tweeted, "Creating the city of Starbase, Texas ... From thence to Mars, And hence the Stars." And according to TMZ, he's not just spitballing. He has apparently already spoken with officials in Cameron County, Texas, where one of his SpaceX launch sites is located, about incorporating the town. He hopes to expand an unincorporated area called Boca Chica Village, ultimately turning it into the city of Starbase.
Texas officials have even responded publicly. County judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. said, "If SpaceX and Elon Musk would like to pursue down this path, they must abide by all state incorporation statutes. Cameron County will process any appropriate petitions in conformity with the applicable law." So who knows, maybe he'll soon be establishing his own bizarre, exclusive private school and other weird Elon Musk things in the area, and before you know it you'll be catching a rocket to Mars from Starbase, Texas.
