All definitions found in section 483.001, Texas Government Code, are adopted by reference for this chapter. Additionally, the following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Director--The director of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office.
2. (2) Fund--The Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund as established under Subchapter C, Chapter 483 Texas Government Code.
3. (3) Grant agreement--A written agreement executed by the Office of the Governor and a grantee that establishes the terms, duties, reporting requirements, and other responsibilities of each party in relation to a grant awarded by the Office of the Governor.
4. (4) Grant funds--Funds selected applicants may be awarded to carry out the purpose of the grant as established under the grant agreement.
5. (5) Grant recipient or Grantee--An applicant named as the recipient of the award in the grant agreement.
6. (6) License--A license issued by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission that authorizes the license holder to construct and operate a nuclear power facility, such as a nuclear plant at a specific site, with specified conditions.
7. (7) OOG--The Office of the Governor.
8. (8) TANEO--The Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office established under Subchapter B, Chapter 483, Texas Government Code.
9. (9) Regulatory Commission--The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Source Note:The provisions of this §331.1 adopted to be effective March 19, 2026, 51 TexReg 1623.