Starbase, the company town spearheaded by Elon Musk’s SpaceX in Texas, is rapidly expanding its municipal services. Initially boasting a volunteer fire department and in the process of establishing a police department, Starbase now seeks to introduce its own court system.
The city administrator recently presented a proposal to the city commission outlining plans for a municipal court, which will include a part-time judge, prosecutor, and court clerk. Until a judge is appointed for a two-year term, Starbase’s mayor will fulfill this role. The city aims to have a suitable candidate identified by the upcoming monthly meeting.
As Starbase, which currently accommodates approximately 580 residents and is situated near SpaceX’s South Texas rocket facilities, continues to develop its infrastructure, the addition of a court marks a significant milestone. Alongside the fire department and imminent police force, Starbase has taken control of building permits, fire code inspections, and even law enforcement responsibilities following the dissolution of a plan to enlist county sheriff’s deputies.
The city’s endeavor to establish its police department is progressing, with an estimated timeline of six months for completion. Recent applications to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement have unveiled insights into the city’s evolving law enforcement strategies to address the rising demand for services, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS responses, as well as managing traffic incidents.
Source: TechCrunch