HB 3423
AN ACT relating to a study regarding the feasibility of integrating into
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Directs The University of Texas System to conduct a comprehensive study on integrating additional nuclear energy facilities into Texas' electric grid, specifically comparing nuclear fusion and fission reactor technologies. The study will examine the costs, benefits, and feasibility of expanding nuclear energy generation, with researchers required to submit a detailed report to the legislature by September 1, 2026. The study is temporary, with the bill expiring on December 1, 2026, and aims to provide policymakers with critical information about potential nuclear energy expansion in Texas.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to a study regarding the feasibility of integrating into the electric grid facilities that use nuclear energy to generate BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. STUDY. The chancellor of The University of Texas System shall designate a department or entity at the university to conduct a study regarding the feasibility of integrating into the electric grid additional facilities that use nuclear energy to generate electricity, including a comparison of the costs and benefits of nuclear fusion reactors and nuclear fission reactors. SECTION 2. REPORT. The department or entity at The University of Texas System designated by the chancellor of the university system to conduct the study under Section 1 of this Act shall prepare a report with the conclusions of the study and submit the report to the legislature not later than September 1, 2026. SECTION 3. EXPIRATION. This Act expires December 1, 2026. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a study regarding the feasibility of integrating into
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