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HB 3423

AN ACT relating to a study regarding the feasibility of integrating into

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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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.

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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

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a study regarding the feasibility of integrating into