TX·Resolution·87th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2021)
HR 192
Commending Natura Resources, LLC, Abilene Christian University, and NEXTRA for their work on the proposed molten salt research reactor at Abilene Christian University.
Introduced 2021-09-01Last action 2021-09-01
Sponsor
Lambert
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in House committee
The 87th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2021) ended on 2021-09-02. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
✓
Introduced
✗
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill is a House Resolution that formally commends and recognizes Natura Resources, LLC, Abilene Christian University (ACU), and NEXTRA (the Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Research Alliance) for their collaborative work on developing a molten salt research reactor to be located at ACU. The resolution highlights the significance of this project as a first step in researching and developing molten salt reactors, which have the potential to provide carbon-free electricity, produce medical-grade isotopes for cancer treatment, and transform non-potable water into drinking water. The bill positions this nuclear energy research effort as furthering Texas's leadership role in energy production and directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for these institutions as an expression of high regard from the Texas House of Representatives.
Note
Historical import. Session: 872
Full Bill Text
http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/billtext/pdf/HR00192F.PDF