Overview
- The incorporation vote passed with a final tally of 212–6, surpassing the minimum requirement of 143 votes for approval.
- All elected city officials, including the mayor and two commissioners, are SpaceX employees who ran unopposed in the election.
- Starbase's new municipal status enables local governance over emergency services, land use, and potential beach and road closures for rocket launches.
- Critics, including environmental activists and local residents, warn of restricted public access to Boca Chica Beach and potential ecological harm.
- The Texas Legislature is considering companion bills to transfer beach closure authority from county officials to the newly incorporated city government.