Chris Gober’s Congressional Bid in Texas’ 10th District

Former director and chief lawyer for Elon Musk’s America PAC, Chris Gober is seeking the Republican nomination for the open seat in Texas’ 10th Congressional District. The district includes the Terafab AI-chip plant being built by Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX, as well as offices for The Boring Co. With less than a week before Election Day, Gober is emphasizing a “America First” agenda and an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, while downplaying his prior work for Musk’s political operation.

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The 10th District has become a focal point for Musk-related development. The Terafab factory and nearby Boring Co facilities tie the district’s economy to the billionaire’s expanding interests, including SpaceX’s push into artificial-intelligence services. In 2026, SpaceX’s AI segment reported a nine-fold increase in third-quarter revenue, reaching $7.56 billion, according to the company’s earnings update released in late October.

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• SpaceX’s political action committee contributed $10,000 to Gober’s campaign, per FEC filings.

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• SpaceX’s AI-related revenue surged from $813 million to $7.56 billion within a twelve-month period.

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• Gober’s campaign website previously featured a policy section titled “Ensuring America’s AI Dominance,” later removed.

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Gober told reporters his experience in politics and public policy will serve the district and that he will decide based on constituents’ best interests. He acknowledged the website change but said his stance on Texas leading the nation in AI and innovation remains unchanged, emphasizing water and power protection, infrastructure, and rural benefits.

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Democratic challenger Caitlin Rourk, a U.S. Army veteran, called Gober’s ties to Musk “concerning,” warning that his election could favor taxpayer dollars for SpaceX and Tesla projects while resisting investigations into Musk’s corporate activities. Rourk dismissed Gober’s claim that she derives most household income from data-center investments, noting her Dell stock comes from employee equity grants and would be sold if elected.

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Rourk’s ads highlighted Gober’s former role as Musk’s lawyer, suggesting his legislative priorities would align with the billionaire’s interests rather than Texas voters. She warned a Gober victory could bring long-term congressional support for defense spending tied to SpaceX, transportation initiatives linked to Tesla, and opposition to subpoenas targeting Musk.

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The removal of the “Ensuring America’s AI Dominance” policy section has been described by the campaign as a cosmetic update, leaving uncertainty about Gober’s concrete AI-infrastructure proposals. Gober’s law firm, Lex Politica, disclosed settlement negotiations in two class-action lawsuits alleging America PAC misrepresented a $1 million prize scheme; the settlement terms remain undisclosed.

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The race will be decided in the upcoming election, with both candidates positioning themselves on AI development, rural infrastructure, national security and corporate accountability. The outcome will shape how the district’s tech sector aligns with federal legislative priorities.

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