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Senate committee hears bill to create advanced nuclear workforce program
Summary
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.
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.
Supporters told the Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development the state needs targeted training to staff expanding nuclear facilities. Philip Spinrath, who identified himself as from Wharton County and a member of the governor’s workforce study group, said South Texas Project in Bay City employs roughly 1,200 people, many approaching retirement, and that community…
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