X shutters San Francisco office amid relocation to Texas

X, the company formerly known as Twitter, will officially close its San Francisco headquarters on Friday, Sept. 13 , marking the end of its significant presence in the city. The closure date, which coincides with the superstitious "Friday the 13th," adds an ironic twist to the company's history in the Mid-Market neighborhood.

Elon Musk , who acquired the social media platform in 2022, had previously announced plans to move X’s global headquarters to Texas, citing opposition to California laws, particularly those related to gender identity in schools . Musk has also expressed concerns about safety around the San Francisco office, which he claims was plagued by crime in the surrounding area.

Twitter moved into the expansive, 1-million-square-foot Art Deco building in 2012 , with the hope that its presence would help revitalize the struggling Mid-Market district. However, following Musk's takeover, the company underwent significant changes, including the layoff of thousands of employees, the auctioning of office furniture, and the removal of the iconic Twitter sign from the building.

With the San Francisco office shutting down, X employees will be relocated to offices in San Jose or Palo Alto . The move is part of Musk's broader strategy to consolidate operations in Texas, where his other companies, including Tesla and SpaceX , are also based.

The decision to leave San Francisco marks the end of an era for the company that once symbolized the city’s tech boom. As X transitions to its new headquarters in Texas, the future of the iconic Mid-Market building remains uncertain.

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