You know it is going to get even more lawless

The celebrity CEO has been advised he can do whatever he likes in that town of his, so you know it is going to get even more lawless.

Elon Musk

Austin, TX

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tells @SquawkStreet that he “frequently” talks to Elon Musk, who “had to get out of California because, in part, of the social policies in California.”

“Elon consistently tells me that he likes the social policies in the state of Texas.” pic.twitter.com/NfRNqdOoZ8

— Michael Sheetz (@thesheetztweetz) September 2, 2021

Elon Musk ‘Likes The Social Policies’ In Texas, According To Governor, Amid Abortion Furor

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says billionaire Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk “likes the social policies” in the state amid a furor over its adoption of a strict new abortion law, following its tighter laws on voting and a loosening of gun rules.

The state, which in recent years has convinced companies such as Toyota to move U.S. operations from suburban Los Angeles and lured Apple to invest in a massive new campus in Austin, won’t see a decline in businesses moving to Texas, Abbott told CNBC today. He predicted the state’s policies on social issues, rather than scaring away companies, will become a draw, pointing to Musk, who moved to Austin in 2020. Currently, Tesla is building a new plant near Austin and SpaceX is expanding launch and production operations at its “Starbase” in Boca Chica, in south Texas.

“Elon had to get out of California because in part of the social policies in California,” Abbott said in the interview, noting that he speaks with Musk frequently. “Elon consistently tells me that he liked the social policies in the state of Texas.”

Musk, without directly commenting on Abbott’s remarks, said on Twitter that he believes “government should rarely impose its will upon the people, and, when doing so, should aspire to maximize their cumulative happiness. That said, I would prefer to stay out of politics.”

Texas has been a powerful draw for corporations seeking lower taxes and lighter regulation, particularly relative to states such as California for many years. It remains to be seen whether controversial policies Abbott and Texas legislators have promoted dim the state’s appeal for companies. The state’s ability to attract some skilled workers may be a bit diminished owing to its abortion rule, however. A poll by PerryUndem found that 66% of college-educated workers surveyed said they would not take a job in a state with the restrictions imposed by Texas. – Source