Elon Musk's SpaceX secures 100% property tax exemption for planned $55 billion Terafab semiconductor factory in Texas — county approves 35-year deal worth hundreds of millions despite resident backlash

SpaceX has secured a 35-year, 100% property tax abatement for its proposed $55 billion TeraFAB semiconductor facility in Texas. Elon Musk argues the exemption is essential to compete with global chipmakers, while residents raise concerns over transparency, infrastructure, and environmental impacts.