SpaceX threatened with arrests in Texas over obstructing roadways

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Authorities in Cameron County, Texas have reportedly accused local SpaceX staff of violating state law by prohibiting access to public roads.

In a June 11 letter obtained by KGRW reporter Rudy Mireles, Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz told SpaceX Starship Operations Director Shyamal Patel that his office had received a complaint from a non-profit environmental advocacy corporation, Save RGV, regarding the spaceflight company’s operations around its property in Boca Chica.

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Both letters have since been posted to the Save RGV website.

“One of the concerns was a complaint that Space-X and its private security personnel have been closing and/or denying public access to Remedios Avenue and Joanna Street,” Saenz said, adding that he and his team visited the area to verify the veracity of the accusation. 

“I have been notified that after turning off of…

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