If a small company trying something disruptive needs to do favors to the government or face restrictions, that's a large barrier to entry and less economic effi

If a small company trying something disruptive needs to do favors to the government or face restrictions, that's a large barrier to entry and less economic efficiency. Opening a car factory is not cheap. For an auto startup one mistake like this can destroy the company. Texas of course stands to gain millions in tax revenue + good press.