Governor Greg Abbott spoke at the 2025 Texas Nuclear Summit, emphasizing the importance of nuclear power for the state’s economic growth. During the event, he received the “Atomic Texan Award.”
“As the Texas economy continues to grow, the lifeblood of every business increasingly depends upon affordable, reliable power,” said Governor Abbott. “To power our future, Texas must be the epicenter for nuclear power generation. Altogether, we have amassed the resources, infrastructure, and the strategy to be able to advance the nuclear renaissance here in the state of Texas.”
Governor Abbott referenced his earlier State of the State address, reiterating his call for Texas to lead in nuclear energy development. He also mentioned that in June he signed House Bill 14 into law, establishing the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) and creating a $350 million Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund aimed at supporting growth in the nuclear energy sector. He thanked both state legislators and nuclear energy advocates for their contributions to positioning Texas as a central player in the nuclear energy supply chain.
The event also included Texas Nuclear Alliance President Reed Clay and TANEO Director Jarred Shaffer.
Additional event photos are expected to be released at a later date.
