# Texas AG-Elect Pledges Merger Scrutiny

Texas Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson said his office would closely scrutinize a potential Tesla–SpaceX merger, citing concerns about corporate concentration. The signal identifies no contract, solicitation, or procurement action; for government buyers and industry stakeholders, the development is a possible state-level regulatory issue rather than a current contracting opportunity or restriction.

- Companies doing business with Texas agencies should distinguish this stated intention from a formal review or change to procurement rules; neither is reported here.
- Contractors and procurement teams with exposure to Tesla or SpaceX can track any resulting formal review or policy changes that could affect the companies, as the signal recommends.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- Texas Office of the Attorney General

### Key Quotes
> Any merger of companies of that consequence warrants tremendous scrutiny,
> — Nathan Johnson, Attorney General-elect