TX·Bill·88th Legislature (2023)
SB 1975
Relating to the delegation of authority to issue permits for nuclear power reactor operators from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Introduced 2023-03-08Last action 2023-03-21 — Referred to Business & Commerce
Sponsor
Miles
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in Senate committee
The 88th Legislature (2023) ended on 2023-05-29. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill directs the Public Utility Commission of Texas, in cooperation with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, to petition the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission to obtain delegated authority to issue permits for nuclear power reactor operators in Texas. The main purpose is to transfer regulatory oversight of nuclear reactor operator licensing from the federal level to the state level, giving Texas more direct control over the permitting process for personnel who operate nuclear power plants. If successful, this delegation would allow Texas state agencies to manage the licensing and regulation of nuclear reactor operators rather than having this function remain solely under federal jurisdiction. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2025.
Note
Historical import. Session: 88
Full Bill Text
http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/SB01975I.PDF