Name
Texas as a Testbed: Lessons from the Frontlines of Nuclear Deployment
Date & Time
Monday, April 20, 2026, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Alex Valdez, Colorado General Assembly
David Staack, Texas A&M University System
Virginia Stephens, VA Stephens & Associates
Reed Clay
Alex Valdez David Staack Virginia Stephens Reed Clay
Description

Texas has quietly become one of the most important proving grounds for nuclear innovation in the United States. This session examines the policy, regulatory, investment, and institutional frameworks that have enabled progress—from legislative action to grid integration to state-level coordination. The goal: identify what’s working, what isn’t, and what elements can be replicated across other states.

Location Name
Cortez A & B
Sessionboard ID
SESS-495