During the 2025 legislative session in Texas, Elon Musk's lobbyists and company representatives successfully advocated for nearly a dozen bills that would benefit his businesses, including Tesla and SpaceX. Out of these legislative priorities, all but three are expected to become law, marking a notable shift in Musk's influence within the Texas Capitol. This development occurred alongside Musk's broader political activities in Washington, D.C., highlighting his expanding footprint in both federal and state government arenas. While the exact mechanisms behind these legislative successes remain unclear, Musk's lobbying efforts in Texas have resulted in substantial policy wins in a legislative environment where most bills typically fail to pass.
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During this year’s legislative session, Elon Musk’s lobbyists and representatives publicly advocated for almost a dozen bills that would benefit his companies. Musk got them all. https://t.co/c0CohaNyd3
New: Musk, the billionaire businessman behind Tesla and SpaceX, influenced several new Texas laws this year. How his lobbyists came about these wins, however, is more of a mystery. https://t.co/IKk9ZSmKbO