Elon Musk announced last week that he was moving the headquarters of his Space Exploration Technologies Corp. to Texas in light of Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a law that will bar schools from notifying parents of their children’s sexual orientation or gender identification.

It was not immediately known if the company, better known as SpaceX, would move its manufacturing operations to Texas as well.

SpaceX did not immediately return a request for comment.

Musk is also moving the headquarters of his social media platform X – formerly known as Twitter – to Austin, Texas, from San Francisco.

In a posting on the X website on July 16, Musk said it was because of Newsom signing AB 1955 into law.

“This is the final straw,” Musk wrote. “Because of this law and the many others that preceded it, attacking both families and companies, SpaceX will now move its HQ from Hawthorne, California, to Starbase, Texas.”

The new location of SpaceX, founded by Musk in 2002, is the development and launch site of the company’s Starship rocket, a two-stage fully reusable super heavy-lift launch vehicle.

Hawthorne Mayor Alex Vargas issued a statement July 16 about the planned headquarters move.

“While this move would represent a significant change for our community, we remain committed to supporting our local economy and fostering growth,” Vargas said. “SpaceX has been an integral part of our community, contributing to our local economy and helping to establish Hawthorne as a hub of technological innovation. While we are aware of their potential departure, we understand the need for businesses to make strategic decisions for their growth and success.

“Despite this potential move, Hawthorne remains resilient and optimistic about the future. The city is dedicated to attracting new businesses, supporting existing ones, and continuing to foster an environment of innovation and opportunity,” he added.