SpaceX’s Starbase city is getting its own court
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SpaceX's company town Starbase in Texas is establishing its own municipal court with a part-time judge, prosecutor, and court clerk, adding to its growing list of independent city services that already includes a volunteer fire department and planned police force. The 580-resident city cited 420 law enforcement calls in 2025 and concerns about inadequate coverage from Cameron County Sheriff's Office due to Starbase's remote location near SpaceX's rocket facility.
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