Texas Scorecard by Ryan Dy-Liacco June 23, 2025
The office will facilitate grants for nuclear ventures.Legislation deisgned to help expand nuclear energy in Texas has been signed into law by the governor.
House Bill 14 by State Rep. Cody Harris (R–Palestine) creates the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office under the direct administration of the governor’s office.
“Texas is the energy capital of the world, and this legislation will position Texas at the forefront of America’s nuclear renaissance,” Abbott said in a press release.
The Advanced Nuclear Energy Office was created to coordinate efforts and lead the expansion of Texas’ nuclear development.
To do this, the office will collaborate with state and local leaders to provide the state with a “balanced energy future,” ensure the safety and security of nuclear energy, and otherwise support the development of this new energy sector.
“This initiative will also strengthen Texas’ nuclear manufacturing capacity, rebuild a domestic fuel cycle supply chain, and train the future nuclear workforce,” Abbott explained.
It will assist with business permitting and the regulatory process in addition to evaluating applicant companies for the three types of grants the office will facilitate under the Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund.
The first of these grants is the Project Development and Supply Chain Reimbursement Program, which is for expenses associated with the initial development of an advanced nuclear project in the state.
The grant may not exceed more than 50 percent of the project’s qualifying expenses or $12.5 million.
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https://texasscorecard.com/state/texas-to-launch-advanced-nuclear-energy-office/
