Senate committee hears bill to create advanced nuclear workforce program

Mar 17, 2025

Witnesses and lawmakers discussed Senate Bill 1535 to direct the Texas Workforce Commission to create an advanced nuclear energy workforce-development program; resource witnesses described licensing timelines and training needs.

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Senate lawmakers heard testimony on Senate Bill 1535, which would direct the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), working with the coordinating board, to establish an advanced nuclear energy workforce-development program and name the Public Utility Commission (instead of the Railroad Commission) as a consulting entity.

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