Musk to move SpaceX and X HQ over gender identity law

Billionaire Elon Musk has said he will move the headquarters of two of his most high-profile companies, rocket firm SpaceX and social media platform X, from California to Texas.

He said the move was due to recent laws passed by the state - in particular a new law which prevents schools from making rules requiring staff tell anyone, including parents, information about a child's gender identity.

A spokesperson for the governor said the law keeps "children safe while protecting the critical role of parents". But Mr Musk called it "the last straw" in a post on his social media platform.

The billionaire previously moved Tesla's headquarters to Texas in 2021 and he is a resident of the state - which has no income tax. The issue of what schools should tell parents about their children's gender identities has become a major topic of debate in the US. LGBTQ advocates say students have a right to privacy, but others argue parents have a right to know what is happening with their children.