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Greg Abbott Opens Applications to Expand Nuclear Energy in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that the state is now accepting applications to accelerate advanced nuclear energy development... READ MORE.

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Greg Abbott Opens Applications to Expand Nuclear Energy in Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that the state is now accepting applications to accelerate advanced nuclear energy development...

Ken Paxton Launches Crackdown on Solar Companies Over Alleged Deceptive Practices — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced a sweeping initiative targeting solar energy companies...

Energy Dome, NUAI Partner on Advanced Storage for Texas AI Data Center — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Energy Dome and New Era & Digital, Inc. (NUAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to deploy advanced energy storage technology...

Jasmine Crockett Questions Alleged Military Promotion Discrimination — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett (D) is pressing top defense officials...

Ken Paxton Investigates 'Islamic Tribunal' Over Legal Authority Claims — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has launched an investigation...

Greg Abbott Opens Applications to Expand Nuclear Energy in Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

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Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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