TANEO News
Governor Abbott, TANEO Boost Advancing Nuclear Construction
April 1, 2025 | Austin, Texas
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) today opened applications to increase advanced nuclear construction, strengthen nuclear manufacturing capacity, and lead America's nuclear renaissance in the state of Texas.
"To power the Texas of tomorrow, we must boost our state's advanced nuclear capacity," said Governor Abbott. "Nuclear energy provides an efficient and reliable energy solution while creating high-wage advanced manufacturing jobs. Through TANEO and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund, Texas is streamlining the nuclear regulatory environment and strategically directing investments to spur a flourishing nuclear energy ecosystem for generations to come."
Governor Abbott Touts Texas Fueling The Nuclear Renaissance, Booming Energy Sector
December 23, 2025 | Austin, Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas' booming energy industry as the nation's leader in energy production, powering America's economy and leading the nation in investment in the advanced nuclear energy industry.
"This year Texas took a magnificent step in becoming the headquarters of the American Nuclear Renaissance," said Governor Abbott. "By solidifying our great state as a prairie for nuclear energy to thrive, Texas' energy ecosystem is stronger than ever before. Texas is investing in the future of the world's energy sector and protecting the petroleum industry, the lifeblood of the state's economy, to power our state for generations to come."
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks at 2025 Texas Nuclear Summit
October 17, 2025 | Austin, Texas
In October, Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks on Texas leading the nuclear renaissance in America and received the "Atomic Texan Award" at the 2025 Texas Nuclear Summit.
"As the Texas economy continues to grow, the lifeblood of every business increasingly depends upon affordable, reliable power," said Governor Abbott. "To power our future, Texas must be the epicenter for nuclear power generation. Altogether, we have ammassed the resources, infrastructure, and the strategy to be able to advance the nuclear renaissance here in the state of Texas."
Governor Abbott Names Shaffer Director Of The Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office
September 18, 2025 | Austin, Texas
In September, Governor Greg Abbott named Jarred Shaffer as Director of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO). TANEO is providing strategic leadership to support advanced nuclear project development within Texas and administering the $350 million Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund to incentivize the development of the nuclear energy industry in Texas.
"The State of Texas continues to build the world's most robust and diverse energy sector," said Governor Abbott. "TANEO and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund will increase Texas' investment in an all-of-the-above energy approach to solidify Texas as the world's energy hub. Jarred Shaffer's expertise on energy issues makes him the best fit to streamline the nuclear regulatory environment and direct investments to spur a flourishing and competitive nuclear power industry in the Lone Star State. Texas will lead the nuclear renaissance."
Governor Abbott Congradulates Texas Legislature For Passing Nuclear Power Legislation
June 2, 2025 | Austin, Texas
In June, Governor Greg Abbott congratulated the Texas Legislature for passing House Bill 14, which revolutionized Texas' growing nuclear industry and will lead a nuclear power renaissance in the United States.
"Texas is the energy capital of the world, and this legislation will position Texas at the forefront of America's nuclear renaissance," said Governor Abbott. "By creating the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office and investing $350 million - the largest national commitment - we will jumpstart next-generation nuclear development and deployment. This initiative will also strengthen Texas' nuclear manufacturing capacity, rebuild a domestic fuel cycle supply chain, and train the future nuclear workforce. I look forward to signing it into law."
House Bill 14 (Harris/Schwertner) establishes the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office to, among other objectives, lead the transition to a balanced energy future by advancing innovative nuclear energy generation technologies while delivering safe, reliable, and clean energy solutions that address the state's growing demand.