What Do HB 14, SB 1535, and SB 1061 Mean for Texas Nuclear Energy?
As electricity demand rises and energy-intensive industries look for reliable, long-term power solutions, advanced nuclear is becoming increasingly important. Thanks to new HB 14, SB 1535, and SB 1061 bills, Texas is positioning itself at the center of that opportunity with reactor development, workforce growth, and critical supply chain activity.
These new bills are another demonstration of Texas’ broader economic development story, from grid reliability, industrial growth and AI/data center demand to manufacturing and energy-intensive investment. Meaning, for reactor developers, data centers, advanced manufacturers, and industrial operators, understanding these new policies can help identify future opportunities for investment, expansion, and energy strategy in one of the nation’s largest energy markets: Texas.
What Are HB 14, SB 1535, and SB 1061?
HB 14, SB 1535, and SB1061 address both the talent and fuel resources required for long-term growth in Texas nuclear energy:
- HB 14 is the primary Texas advanced nuclear It created the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) within the Office of the Governor and established the $350 million Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund.
- SB 1535 focuses on workforce, establishing an advanced nuclear energy workforce development program through the Texas Workforce Commission.
- SB 1061 supports uranium mining, not reactor siting, reactor construction, or NRC licensing. It streamlines certain authorization processes for uranium production areas and helping strengthen the fuel supply infrastructure needed to support future nuclear generation.
Inside TANEO and the $350 Million Advanced Nuclear Development Fund
TANEO provides strategic leadership, coordinates with state agencies, and supports project developers through state-level regulatory processes.
The Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund supports project development, supply chain reimbursement, and advanced nuclear construction reimbursement for eligible technologies, including:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Small modular reactors
- Microreactors
- Nuclear cogeneration facilities.
For companies currently in the Texas energy sector and for those considering expansion or relocation, the fund signals that advanced nuclear is part of the Lone Star State’s long-term energy and industrial growth strategy.
SB 1061 and the Texas Nuclear Supply Chain
Nuclear growth requires fuel access, specialized components, engineering, fabrication, logistics, and regulatory coordination. SB 1061 helps meet those needs, addressing procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.
For companies evaluating fuel services, heavy manufacturing, or specialty components, Texas offers a large industrial base, deep energy experience, and regions such as the West Texas energy corridor that understand energy-scale development.
SB 1535 and the Talent Behind the Reactors
SB 1535 will help build the workforce behind advanced nuclear deployment, directing the Texas Workforce Commission, in collaboration with education partners and employers, to support training pathways for nuclear-grade welding, radiological control, reactor operations, nuclear instrumentation and control, and engineering.
Beyond strengthening Texas workforce and education, SB 1535 will also help developers and suppliers, as workforce depth will be a major factor in where projects, manufacturing, and service operations scale.
Why Texas Is the Right State for Advanced Nuclear
Texas has the ingredients advanced nuclear companies need:
- Industrial customers
- Energy expertise
- Infrastructure
- Land
- Workforce programs
- Demand from power-intensive growth sectors
Texas’ energy infrastructure advantage supports large-scale energy and industrial projects, while Texas’ AI and data center economy is increasing interest in new generation options.
Combined with Texas economic strength, the nuclear package positions Texas as a serious destination for advanced energy investment.
Texas Is Building the Next Nuclear Ecosystem
Together, HB 14, SB 1535, and SB 1061 show how Texas is preparing for the next phase of economic growth with:
- Reliable power planning
- Energy-intensive industry expansion
- Advanced manufacturing
- AI
- Data centers
- Long-term grid resilience
Texas is not treating nuclear energy as a standalone technology. It is building an ecosystem that can support future generation, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and help the state compete for the companies and infrastructure that will define the next decade of growth.
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