Relating to the establishment of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Authority and a Texas nuclear permitting officer.

HB 2678 establishes the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Authority to strengthen the state's nuclear industry and accelerate the integration of advanced nuclear technology into Texas' energy grid by 2035. The Authority, administratively attached to the governor's office, will develop strategic plans with universities and industry stakeholders, identify regulatory barriers, manage nuclear projects, and support existing/new nuclear energy companies and supply chains. It is governed by an executive committee appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and House speaker, plus university leaders. The bill directly affects Texas' nuclear energy sector, higher education institutions, and state regulatory processes, with no funding or tax changes specified in the text.