Governor Greg Abbott spoke at the 2025 Texas Nuclear Summit, emphasizing Texas’s role in advancing nuclear energy in the United States. During the event, Abbott was presented with the “Atomic Texan Award.”
Abbott addressed the importance of energy to the state’s economy. “As the Texas economy continues to grow, the lifeblood of every business increasingly depends upon affordable, reliable power,” he said. “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.”
He referenced his earlier State of the State address in which he called for Texas to lead in nuclear energy. Abbott also highlighted House Bill 14, which he signed in June. The legislation established the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) and created a $350 million fund to support the development of nuclear energy in Texas.
Abbott expressed appreciation for the Texas legislature and advocates who contributed to efforts positioning Texas as a central part of the nuclear energy supply chain.
The summit included participation from Reed Clay, President of the Texas Nuclear Alliance, and Jarred Shaffer, Director of TANEO.
Additional photos from the event are expected to be made available.
