Most of the around 700 workers moving to the Whitacre Tower were moved into 17 floors that were being refurbished. In August 2008, AT&T sold the tower to Icahn Enterprises and took a long-term lease in the tower.
Most of the workers transferring to the Whitacre Tower were repositioned to 17 floors that were undergoing refurbishment. Subsequently, in August 2008, AT&T purchased the building from Icahn Enterprises and established a prolonged tenancy in the structure.