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Travis Kalanick Relocates to Texas Amid Wealth Tax Debate

3/17/2026

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Travis Kalanick, Uber co-founder, moved to Texas on December 18, 2025, amid wealth-tax discussions.
He did not specify reasons but said the move occurred before the new year.
His net worth is about $3.6 billion.
Kalanick introduced Atoms, a startup building robots for mining and transportation.
The wealth tax could affect about 200 billionaires and would fund healthcare and education, but faces opposition from legal experts and Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Travis Kalanick, Uber co-founder, moved to Texas on December 18, 2025, amid wealth-tax discussions.
He did not specify reasons but said the move occurred before the new year.
His net worth is about $3.6 billion.
Kalanick introduced Atoms, a startup building robots for mining and transportation.
The wealth tax could affect about 200 billionaires and would fund healthcare and education, but faces opposition from legal experts and Governor Gavin Newsom.