Gov. Abbott: SpaceX to build $16.8B semiconductor plant in Grimes County

SpaceX’s planned Terafab facility would produce artificial intelligence chips for use on Earth and in space.

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National story. 13 articles from 10 sources. Updated Aug 8, 2026.

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QuartzLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

Tesla and SpaceX will invest $16.8 billion to build their chip factory in Texas

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My High PlainsCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Gov. Abbott: SpaceX to build $16.8B semiconductor plant in Grimes County

Arklatex Home PageCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Gov. Abbott: SpaceX to build $16.8B semiconductor plant in Grimes County

CW 39 HoustonCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Gov. Abbott: SpaceX to build $16.8B semiconductor plant in Grimes County

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KVUECenter· Aug 6, 2026

SpaceX to build $16.8 billion semiconductor plant in Grimes County

KHOU HoustonCenter· Aug 6, 2026

SpaceX to build $16.8 billion semiconductor plant in Grimes County

Valley CentralCenter· Aug 6, 2026

Gov. Abbott announces SpaceX expansion in Texas

FOX 44 BurlingtonCenter· Aug 6, 2026

Gov. Abbott announces SpaceX expansion in Grimes County

KCEN WacoCenter· Aug 6, 2026

SpaceX plans $16.8 billion semiconductor plant in Grimes County

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FOX BusinessLean Right· Aug 8, 2026

SpaceX and Tesla choose Texas for AI chip manufacturing plant that will be world's largest building

Just the NewsLean Right· Aug 7, 2026

SpaceX receiving millions in taxpayer funds to build industrial complex

Investor's Business DailyRight· Aug 6, 2026

SpaceX And Tesla Announce Terafab Location, $16.8 Billion Investment