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Texas attorney general-elect vows close scrutiny of potential Tesla-SpaceX tie-up

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Nathan Johnson, Texas’ attorney general-elect, says he will closely examine any potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla, warning of the risks of corporate concentration. The two companies, both among Texas’ most valuable, are weighing a tie-up, though no deal has been announced.

Discovered 2026-11-13T05:05:11.148749-08:00 | 2026-11-13T05:05:11.148749-08:00

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  • A potential combination would bring SpaceX and Tesla—two of Texas’ most valuable companies—under one corporate structure, with the state’s incoming attorney general signaling close scrutiny.
  • Johnson’s warning puts corporate concentration and state-level review in focus as the companies weigh a tie-up; the articles do not report that a deal has been agreed.

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