Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) announced on April 1 the opening of applications to expand advanced nuclear construction, increase nuclear manufacturing capacity, and support the development of a nuclear energy ecosystem in Texas.
The move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Texas’s position in energy production while creating high-wage jobs. “To power the Texas of tomorrow, we must boost our state’s advanced nuclear capacity,” Governor Abbott said. “Nuclear energy provides an efficient and reliable energy solution while creating high-wage advanced manufacturing jobs. Through TANEO and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund, Texas is streamlining the nuclear regulatory environment and making investments to spur a flourishing nuclear energy ecosystem for generations to come.”
House Bill 14, signed into law by Abbott in June 2025, established TANEO and created the $350 million Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund (TANDF). According to Abbott’s office, this fund represents the largest investment in nuclear development nationally. The fund aims to support projects that build advanced reactors, enhance manufacturing capacity related to nuclear technology, and rebuild a domestic fuel cycle supply chain within the state.
Eligible projects can apply for two programs: the Project Development and Supply Chain Reimbursement Program or the Advanced Nuclear Construction Reimbursement Program. Applicants are required to submit a notice of intent by April 23 at 5:00 pm CDT with formal applications due by May 14 at 5:00 pm CDT.
According to the official website, Governor Abbott’s office has contributed to leading job growth and record employment levels across Texas. The office maintains its primary offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building according to its website. In addition, TIME listed Greg Abbott among its 100 Most Influential People in 2024 according to his official site.
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott focuses on job creation, economic opportunities, education enhancement, protection of individual liberties, parental empowerment in schooling decisions, and southern border security according to its website. Since his election in 2014 as governor according to official records, Abbott’s administration has exercised authority statewide delivering services across all regions of Texas according to its website.
