Texas to explore energy options on state land, including geothermal and small nuclear reactors
US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright climbs atop a nuclear reactor at Aalo Atomics facility during a tour of the Idaho National Laboratory in an area west of Idaho Falls, Idaho, on June 25, 2026. Wright visited various sites where companies have been
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas is looking to "explore the development" of new energy sources on state land, according to the General Land Office.
Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced Tuesday that the office would explore development of geothermal energy, small modular nuclear reactors and natural gas plants on state lands.
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"Texas built its economy by putting our natural resources to work, and we cannot afford to stop innovation now. Our state needs dependable energy to power homes, businesses, manufacturing, and the next generation of American industries," Buckingham said.
The agency announced it was seeking input from developers, energy providers and other groups interested in developing resources.
"We have an opportunity to look beyond traditional energy sources and develop the resources and technologies that can keep Texas powered for decades to come," Buckingham said.
The General Land Office leases state land for oil and gas development, farming and other commercial uses and allocates those funds to state schools.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Texas General Land Office.