Governor Greg Abbott addressed the 2025 Texas Nuclear Summit, emphasizing Texas’s role in advancing nuclear energy in the United States. During the event, Abbott received the “Atomic Texan Award” and spoke about the importance of reliable and affordable power for businesses in Texas.
“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.”
Abbott referred to his earlier State of the State address where he called for Texas to lead a new era in nuclear energy. He also mentioned signing House Bill 14 into law in June. This legislation created the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) and set up a $350 million fund to encourage growth in the nuclear energy sector in Texas. The Governor expressed gratitude to both state lawmakers and nuclear energy advocates for their efforts to make Texas a central part of the national nuclear energy supply chain.
Joining Abbott at the summit were Reed Clay, President of the Texas Nuclear Alliance, and Jarred Shaffer, Director of TANEO.
Additional photos from the event are expected to be released soon.
