The headquarters of Elon Musk’s company X is set to relocate from San Francisco to Texas on Friday, September 13, driven by ongoing disagreements with local authorities. Some workers have reportedly been given the option to relocate to Texas or face layoffs, according to statements from leadership.
Earlier in August, staff were notified that the San Francisco office would close within two weeks. They were presented with the chance to transfer to other corporate offices in Texas, a plan reflecting broader organizational shifts under Musk’s leadership.
In July, Musk announced his intent to fold the San Francisco headquarters into a new base in Austin, citing concerns about state policy and governance that he argued could influence family decisions and population trends. The move aligns with a broader trend of tech firms shifting operations toward Texas amid a favorable business climate.
Twitter, which rebranded as X after Musk acquired the platform in 2022, began its operations in San Francisco in 2006. By 2012 the company had expanded into a sizable art deco complex in the city center, leasing substantial square footage. Reports in July indicated the property owner was seeking tenants for portions of the building, and current market notices have appeared on real estate platforms about subleasing opportunities within the X facility.
Details remain unclear about the date and location of the new X office. Musk has also indicated that SpaceX, the space exploration company, plans to move its headquarters out of California. SpaceX already maintains manufacturing and research sites in Texas, including the Starbase facility. The Starship program continues to undergo testing along the Gulf Coast as part of ongoing development efforts.
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has publicly supported the full relocation of these enterprises to the state, underscoring the political and economic alignment seen as favorable to corporate expansion. The transition underscores a broader pattern of technology firms relocating to Texas in search of policy clarity, talent access, and a supportive business environment.
Earlier remarks from Musk included strong criticisms of Australian government actions, a position that has fed into the broader public discussion surrounding policy and management style at the helm of these ventures. The evolving footprint of X and SpaceX continues to draw attention from employees, investors, and industry observers as the companies pursue long-term strategic realignment in the United States.