Texas Political Spotlight: Greg Abbott Thinks Texas is Ready for Nuclear Energy

Texas is Gearing up for Nuclear Energy

Governor Greg Abbott and the Public Utility Commission of Texas released a report outlining Texas’ strategy to develop an advanced nuclear power industry. Over the past year, a working group formed by Abbott studied the state’s potential for advanced nuclear reactors, recommending financial incentives, regulatory improvements, and streamlined permitting to facilitate development. The group emphasized Texas’ readiness to lead, citing resources, workforce, funding, and 61 evaluated sites suitable for reactor deployment. Advanced nuclear is expected to provide reliable, clean energy for industrial and military facilities, create significant economic growth, and position Texas as a leader in the global nuclear market. Additionally, Texas A&M University is taking steps to host next-generation reactor testing at its RELLIS campus, further supporting the state’s nuclear ambitions.

Dan Patrick’s Latest Legislative Priority: Dementia Research

On Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed creating the Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas, modeled after the successful counterpart institute for Cancer Prevention, the CPRIT. This new research institute initiative aims to attract leading dementia researchers and companies to Texas soil. Senate Finance Chair Joan Huffman will author the bill, with bipartisan support anticipated, followed by a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval. Patrick highlighted CPRIT’s success, which attracted world-class cancer research to Texas and resulted in institutions like UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center becoming globally renowned.

Per Patrick, “Dementia, and especially Alzheimer’s, touches so many families today. It is a heart breaking and devastating disease. Just as we are leading on cancer research, Texas can be a world leader in combatting Dementia, finding treatment and, one day, a cure.”

Musk Joined at SpaceX Launch by Trump

Over the past two weeks, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have solidified a close relationship, highlighted by Trump attending a SpaceX Starship launch in South Texas. Musk hosted the president-elect, explaining the test and showcasing a model of the rocket before liftoff. While the reusable booster didn’t return to the launch pad as planned, the event symbolized the growing bond between the two influential figures. This partnership carries implications for politics (both state and federal), government operations, foreign policy, and the future of space exploration, including potential missions to Mars.

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