Elon Musk expands Texas empire with his own park, ‘ecological paradise’

Elon Musk town — Musk-linked LLCs own several hundred acres of land that include a Boring Co.-themed Hyperloop Plaza. The grounds include a pub, cafe, Boring Bodega grocer, salon, employee housing and primary care clinic, among other establishments. (BLOOMBERG)

April 06, 2025 12:45 PM

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk’s influence is vast in Texas, the state both he and his companies call home. He’s funding schools and wading into politics, buying up homes and even trying to incorporate a city.

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