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- calendar_today November 11, 2026
Starbase Proposes Major City Infrastructure Investment
Starbase, Texas’ newest incorporated city, is moving forward with a $12 million investment to build a new city hall and police station on land owned by SpaceX. According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), these multipurpose public buildings are set to enhance Starbase’s infrastructure as the community grows.
Details of the Proposed City Hall and Police Station
The planned facility will span 11,500 square feet and will house Starbase City Hall, the police department including “limited detention rooms,” and a radio dispatch area. Construction is expected to begin in December and is projected to take one year to complete. The new city hall and police station will be built at Lot 19, Block 1 in the Monica Subdivision, about five miles west on Texas 4 from the city’s current public meeting location. Cameron County property records confirm that the land for the project is currently owned by SpaceX.
Rapid Expansion and Development Efforts
Since May 2025, when Starbase successfully incorporated, city officials have worked to provide foundational city services. Public meetings have been held in The Hub, a former community center located at 39046 LBJ Blvd., Unit 2. The space, now transformed into the city’s public meeting hall, features SpaceX-inspired memorabilia such as futuristic wall art and imitation heat shield tiles.
In addition to the new city hall and police station, the city’s leadership has focused on expanding essential public services and implementing long-term development plans. Starbase has annexed thousands of acres, including a 444-acre property near the Port of Brownsville, where SpaceX has announced plans for a $24 billion data center.
Building Public Services and Infrastructure
City leaders have also sought to improve public amenities. In January, Starbase residents presented a comprehensive plan for the city’s first library, and a summer youth reading program was organized, even as planners awaited a physical library building. In July, Glenn Bennett was sworn in as Starbase’s first police chief, with the city currently recruiting officers, a municipal judge, and a prosecutor.
The burgeoning police department displays its modern approach with a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks as patrol vehicles. These steps reflect Starbase’s commitment to building out the services and infrastructure expected of a contemporary city.
Location and Growth of Starbase
The city’s ongoing expansion is tied closely to SpaceX’s activities in the region. Since its incorporation, Starbase has worked aggressively to increase its physical footprint and improve public amenities in support of its growing population.
As Starbase continues to invest in city infrastructure—such as with the new city hall, police station, and planned public library—it marks another milestone in the development of Texas’ newest city and the evolving relationship with SpaceX.
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Source: mysanantonio.com.
