SpaceX is seeking local tax incentives for a proposed $24 billion gas-fired power plant and supercomputing facility in Starbase, Texas. The Starbase City Commission will hold a public hearing on December 9 to consider a property tax abatement and economic development agreement.
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Estimated capital investment for project initial phases$24 billion123Who pays or receives it: SpaceX
Coming up
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 19:00. Starbase City Commission public hearing on SpaceX tax abatement and economic development agreement (48491 State Highway 4, Starbase)123
Who's involved
SpaceXapplicant and property owner seeking tax incentives
Starbase City Commissionconsidering the tax abatement and economic development agreement
The facts
SpaceX seeks property tax abatement under Texas Tax Code Chapter 312.13Stated by 2 sources
SpaceX seeks economic development agreement under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 380.13Stated by 2 sources
Proposed site covers approximately 444 acres in Starbase city limits east of Brownsville.123Stated by 3 sources
Project would include gas-fired power plant and supercomputing facility.123Stated by 3 sources
Public hearing notice does not disclose tax abatement percentage, duration, or financial terms.13Stated by 2 sources
Site is located between Boca Chica Boulevard and the Port of Brownsville.123Stated by 3 sources
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
SpaceX Seeks Tax Break for $24 Billion Starbase Gas Plant and Supercomputer
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