TX·Bill·89th Legislature (2025)
HB 14
Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.
Introduced 2025-07-28Last action 2025-07-30 — Effective on 9/1/25Committee Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Sponsor
SchwertnerR
Cosponsors
Alders(R)Bell(R)Cecil(R)Bonnen(R)Buckley(R)Bumgarner(R)Cain(R)Cunningham(R)Dean(R)DeAyala(R)Garcia Hernandez(R)CassandraGerdesHayesHefnerHicklandIsaacKitzmanLalaniLambertLeo WilsonLopezJanieLopezRayLujanMcLaughlinMetcalfMoralesEddieNobleOrrPlesaRaymondRichardsonSchoolcraftShofnerSpillerVasutVillalobosWhartonWilsonHagenbuchHinojosaAdamParkerPerry
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Summary
This bill establishes the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office within the governor's office to promote and support the development of advanced nuclear reactor technologies in Texas. The office will provide strategic leadership for nuclear energy development, collaborate with stakeholders to create public outreach programs, identify regulatory and financial barriers to nuclear projects, and make recommendations to state leadership regarding advanced nuclear energy technologies. Key responsibilities include supporting the development of advanced nuclear reactor projects for electric generation, fostering high-wage manufacturing jobs in the nuclear sector, enhancing state energy security, and developing a comprehensive nuclear energy supply chain in Texas, with the office authorized to accept grants, establish advisory committees, and conduct studies on nuclear energy regulation.
Bill history
- 2025-07-28 · HouseFiled
- 2025-07-30 · HouseRead first time
- 2025-07-30 · HouseReferred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Note
Historical import. Session: 89R
Full Bill Text
http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/HB00014E.PDF