A proposal intended to jumpstart the development of nuclear power in Texas cleared the initial hurdle in the Texas House on Tuesday, opening the way for dealings with the Senate over the bill’s final outlook.
House Bill (HB) 14 by state Rep. Cody Harris (R-Palestine) would create the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office within the state government, as well as a new fund under the existing Texas Energy Fund (TEF) that will provide grants to developers looking to build new generation. The bill would also establish a plan for training a workforce capable of managing the new footprint.
