SpaceX closer to $855M Starlink expansion

Facility may pursue $3.75M in state tax refunds

Commissioners last week cleared the way for SpaceX to seek designation tied to a proposed $855 million expansion of its Bastrop Starlink facility, opening the floor for familiar debates surrounding incentives and environmental concerns.

County officials approved an enterprise project nomination related to the company’s growing Starlink manufacturing operation May 26. The approval allows SpaceX to pursue a triple jumbo enterprise project designation through the Texas Enterprise Zone Program for the expansion and up to $3.75 million in state sales tax refunds.