88R13706 KBB-D
By: Spiller H.B. No. 4003
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study regarding the electric grid facilities that use
nuclear energy to generate electricity.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. STUDY. The Public Utility Commission of Texas
shall conduct a study regarding:
(1) the feasibility and regulatory requirements of
integrating into the electric grid additional facilities that use
nuclear energy to generate electricity; and
(2) the options available for extending the operating
life of existing facilities that use nuclear energy to generate
electricity.
SECTION 2. REPORT. The Public Utility Commission of Texas
shall prepare a report with the conclusions of the study with
recommendations for regulatory changes and possible economic
incentives to support the installation of additional facilities
that use nuclear energy to generate electricity and submit the
report to the legislature not later than August 31, 2024.
SECTION 3. EXPIRATION. This Act expires December 1, 2024.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September
1, 2023.