89R7939 CS-D     By: Lopez of Bexar H.B. No. 3083       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to an independent study on the effectiveness and   feasibility of mini nuclear reactors.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Subchapter A, Chapter 34, Utilities Code, is   amended by adding Section 34.0111 to read as follows:          Sec. 34.0111.  INDEPENDENT STUDY ON MINI NUCLEAR REACTORS.   (a)  The commission may, using money available in the fund without   further appropriation, provide a one-time grant to one qualified   independent entity to conduct a study on the effectiveness of mini   nuclear reactors and the feasibility of using mini nuclear reactors   to generate power in this state.          (b)  The independent entity must be a nonprofit corporation   that:                (1)  is headquartered in this state;                (2)  has conducted research for over 75 years;                (3)  has a mission that benefits government, industry,   and the public through the research of innovative science and   technology; and                (4)  has an established nuclear research or testing   program before the grant is approved.          (c)  Not later than December 1, 2026, the commission shall   submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of   the house of representatives a report that includes the results of   the study and the commission's recommendations for legislative or   other action based on the study.          (d)  This section expires August 31, 2027.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.