Texas HB4692 prohibits the disposal or storage of high-level radioactive waste except at nuclear power or research reactors operated by a university.

Texas HB4692 amends the Health and Safety Code to prohibit the disposal or storage of high-level radioactive waste in the state except at the site of operational or formerly operational nuclear power reactors and nuclear research and test reactors operated by a university. The bill also restricts the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from issuing permits for facilities storing high-level radioactive waste, except for those at university-operated reactors. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4692 prohibits the disposal or storage of high-level radioactive waste except at nuclear power or research reactors operated by a university.

Texas HB4692 amends the Health and Safety Code to prohibit the disposal or storage of high-level radioactive waste in the state except at the site of operational or formerly operational nuclear power reactors and nuclear research and test reactors operated by a university. The bill also restricts the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from issuing permits for facilities storing high-level radioactive waste, except for those at university-operated reactors. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.