Disposal Or Storage of High-Level Radioactive Waste

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.072, under Chapter 401.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.072

Sec. 401.072. DISPOSAL OR STORAGE OF HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE. With the exception of storage at the site of nuclear power reactors and nuclear research and test reactors operated by a university, at which the waste originated, a person, including the compact waste disposal facility license holder, may not dispose of or store high-level radioactive waste in this state. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 2 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3, eff. September 9, 2021. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (H.B. 4112), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025. SUBCHAPTER D. LICENSING AND REGISTRATION