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Sen. John Cornyn (tweeted 2026-08-08 00

2026-08-08 · 00:46 UTC ·@JohnCornyn ·0 min read

Brief

Texas: Senator John Cornyn lauded SpaceX and Tesla’s planned semiconductor fabrication facility in Grimes County (tweeted 2026-08-08), saying it could create “thousands of jobs,” strengthen U.S. semiconductor and AI supply chains, and that the companies will invest “millions of dollars” in local community and schools; he links to SpaceX's Terafab update.

Why it matters

Sen. John Cornyn (tweeted 2026-08-08 00:46:27+00:00) says SpaceX and Tesla’s new semiconductor fabrication facility in Grimes County could create “thousands of jobs” and strengthen U.S. semiconductor and AI industry supply chains.

Key details

  • Cornyn states SpaceX and Tesla have committed to invest “millions of dollars” in Grimes County’s local community and schools.
  • Cornyn links to SpaceX’s Terafab update (spacex.com/updates#terafab) and embeds a SpaceX video/repost alongside his announcement.
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Texas continues to lead the way in chip innovation & advanced manufacturing.

@SpaceX & @Tesla’s new semiconductor fabrication facility in Grimes County has the potential to create thousands of jobs for Texans, strengthen America’s semiconductor and AI industry supply chains, & help bring critical chip manufacturing back home.

@SpaceX & @Tesla have also committed to invest millions of dollars in the local community and schools, and I look forward to seeing the benefits to Grimes County grow in the future.

SpaceX (@SpaceX)

The foundations for an exciting future are being built in Texas. Next up: Terafab → spacex.com/updates#terafab

Video

— https://nitter.net/SpaceX/status/2085366782269817116#m