Texas Governor Denies SpaceX Favoritism
The Texas Governor’s office is pushing back against allegations of favoritism and sweetheart deals.
WASHINGTON, July 6, 2026 – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's (R) office is denying favoritism for SpaceX.
In a response to a report by public radio's KUT News, Abbott’s press secretary Andrew Mahaleris told the station, “Gov. Abbott supports getting high-speed internet to rural Texans as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. Low Earth orbit satellite service is essential for the most remote areas where traditional fiber is too expensive and slow to build.”
