Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of an advanced nuclear energy workforce development program.

SB 1535 establishes a state-funded workforce development program through the Texas Workforce Commission to address labor needs in Texas's emerging advanced nuclear energy industry. The program requires the Commission to create a strategic plan identifying skills gaps and developing financial partnerships with universities, public colleges, and nuclear energy employers to fund training programs and research. It mandates the development of customized curricula for degree and certificate programs preparing students for high-wage nuclear energy jobs, with input from higher education institutions, the Public Utility Commission, and industry employers. This law directly affects Texas workers seeking nuclear energy careers, educational institutions offering relevant training, and nuclear energy companies operating in the state. The program becomes effective September 1, 2025.