Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB1534 mandates a state-level gap analysis of the health physics workforce, directly impacting future labor pipelines for the nuclear energy, medical physics, and industrial radiography sectors. While the bill imposes no immediate regulatory burdens, the resulting report will dictate future state funding and educational authorization for the specialized talent your operations rely upon.
Sen. Judith Zaffirini·Senate Bill·Regular Session
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) • Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-09-01). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No immediate amendments are required for employment or vendor contracts. However, organizations with existing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with universities regarding internships or pipeline programs should review these agreements to ensure they align with the workforce needs you intend to report to the state.
No immediate changes to hiring protocols or certification requirements.
There are no statutory filing requirements.
There are no new fees, taxes, or penalties associated with this legislation.
The legislation directs the agencies to "assess workforce needs" but fails to define the metric for that assessment.
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Common questions about SB1534
SB1534 mandates a state-level gap analysis of the health physics workforce, directly impacting future labor pipelines for the nuclear energy, medical physics, and industrial radiography sectors. While the bill imposes no immediate regulatory burdens, the resulting report will dictate future state funding and educational authorization for the specialized talent your operations rely upon.
SB1534 was authored by Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini during the Regular Session.
SB1534 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB1534 is enforced by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
The regulatory priority for SB1534 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB1534 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB1534 addresses topics including education, education--higher, education--higher--institutions & programs, energy and energy--nuclear.
Key dates for SB1534: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB1534 primarily affects energy companies and power generators, employers and workforce development organizations. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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