Gov. Greg Abbott signaled strong support for a reemerging nuclear power industry Monday, publishing a report that proposes creating a state-backed loan program to develop nuclear power plants. A report commissioned by Abbott’s office proposed a Texas Nuclear Power Fund in a task force report that called on the Texas Legislature to pass a slate of bills supporting nuclear power,

Republicans say they must act immediately to make sure the staggering shift away from Texas Democrats is permanent.

The Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group’s final report reviews Texas’ plan to build a world-leading advanced nuclear power industry.

A report from a state study group commissioned by Governor Greg Abbott says Texas is well positioned to become a dominant force in advanced nuclear energy.