Austin, Texas – Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, the driving force behind companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and X Corp., significantly escalated his lobbying efforts in Texas during the 2025 legislative session, influencing the passage of several new state laws. Data compiled from the Texas Ethics Commission, detailed in reporting by Lauren McGaughy and co-published by ProPublica,…
A new investigative report reveals the extent to which technology magnate Elon Musk and his companies significantly influenced key legislation during the 2025 legislative session in Texas. The report, co-published by ProPublica, The Texas Newsroom, and The Texas Tribune on July 3, 2025, details how focused lobbying efforts by entities linked to Musk, including Tesla,…
AUSTIN, Texas – In a state increasingly defined by the presence of global business magnates and their ventures, the methods by which these powerful figures seek to shape public policy are drawing renewed scrutiny. Billionaire businessman Elon Musk, the driving force behind transformative companies such as Tesla and SpaceX, has significantly expanded his footprint in…
