The resolution expresses support for the preservation and expansion of Texas's nuclear and natural gas energy resources, highlighting their importance to the state's economy and energy reliability. It notes that Texas is the leading state in electricity production, generating nearly twice as much as the next highest state, and emphasizes the significant employment provided by the natural gas and nuclear sectors. The resolution underscores the need to maintain existing energy infrastructure and encourages the development of new nuclear reactors to further enhance Texas's energy capabilities.
Furthermore, the resolution calls on the U.S. Congress to preserve specific sections of the Internal Revenue Code (Sections 45U, 45Y, and 48E) that provide federal tax support for nuclear technologies. It aims to ensure that these provisions remain in place to support the state's energy goals and improve the quality of life for Texas families and businesses. The Texas Legislature requests that copies of the resolution be sent to key federal officials and members of Congress for inclusion in the Congressional Record.