While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were notching up big political wins in the heart of his vast business empire: Texas.

The Texas Facilities Commission broke ground on Phase II of the Texas Capitol Complex on April 20, 2023 and will reach substantial completion by 2026. State agencies will move into the new ...

Texas State Capitol building at 1100 Congress Ave. in downtown Austin, TX. Photo: Dennis Burnett for ALM Since the Texas Legislature established new business courts, attorneys with an eye on ...

Musk has also moved his personal home to the state, reportedly securing properties in the Austin area and South Texas. In the Texas Capitol, Musk’s power is subtle but undeniable.

Politics Inside Elon Musk’s stellar year at the Texas Capitol During this year’s legislative session, Musk’s lobbyists and representatives publicly advocated for almost a dozen bills that ...