Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026
Supreme Court Review
The Texas Supreme Court officially agrees to hear the case regarding beach closure legality.
Appellate Ruling
Lower courts uphold the closure authority, leading to an appeal by environmental groups.
Testing Intensifies
Starship prototype testing begins, leading to more frequent public access restrictions.
Starbase Groundbreaking
SpaceX begins construction of the Boca Chica launch site in South Texas.
Legislative Amendment
Texas Legislature amends Natural Resources Code to allow beach closures for spaceflight.
The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pivotal case challenging the legality of frequent beach closures surrounding SpaceX’s Starbase facility. The ruling will determine if state-granted closure authority for aerospace activities unconstitutionally overrides the Texas Open Beaches Act.
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