Texas vs. Louisiana: A Comparison of Two Starbases
A summary of how the company town model perfected in Boca Chica is being expanded in Vermilion Parish.
No. 1 · Texas (2014~)
LocationBoca Chica, Cameron County
Launch Pads2
Legal StatusIncorporated City (May 2025)
PopulationApprox. 500
MayorConcurrent position held by SpaceX VP
Regulatory IssuesEPA fines, wetlands litigation
No. 2 · Louisiana (Announced 2026)
LocationPecan Island, Vermilion Parish
Launch Pads10 (5 complexes × 2 pads)
Legal StatusParish Agreement (PILOT), incorporation plan unconfirmed
Planned PopulationMinimum 3,000 residents
Investment ScaleMinimum $100 billion
Site AreaApprox. 125,000 acres