TX·Bill·89th Legislature (2025)
HB 3423
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of integrating into the electric grid facilities that use nuclear energy to generate electricity.
Introduced 2025-02-26Last action 2025-03-21 — Referred to State AffairsCommittee State Affairs
Sponsor
TinderholtR
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in House committee
The 89th Legislature (2025) ended on 2025-06-02. 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 University of Texas System Chancellor to designate a department or entity to conduct a feasibility study on integrating additional nuclear energy facilities into the electric grid. The study will specifically compare the costs and benefits of both nuclear fusion reactors and nuclear fission reactors as potential sources of electricity generation. The designated entity must complete the study and submit a report with their findings and conclusions to the Texas legislature by September 1, 2029, with the bill taking effect on September 1, 2027 and expiring on December 1, 2029.
Bill history
- 2025-02-26 · HouseFiled
- 2025-03-21 · HouseRead first time
- 2025-03-21 · HouseReferred to State Affairs
Note
Historical import. Session: 89R
Full Bill Text
http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/HB03423I.PDF