# Texas Opens State Land For New Power Projects

> Texas wants industry partners to test geothermal, nuclear, and gas projects on land tied to school funding.
- Title: Texas Opens State Land For New Power Projects · Dallas Express
- Summary: Texas wants industry partners to test geothermal, nuclear, and gas projects on land tied to school funding. Texas is using state land to seek steadier power…
- Keywords: texas, energy, geothermal, nuclear, natural gas, news, politics, Opens, State, Land, Power, Projects
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/state/texas-seeks-partners-for-geothermal-nuclear-and-gas-projects-on-state-land
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-09-15T21:00:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: texas, energy, geothermal, nuclear, natural gas, news, politics
## State land is open
The Texas General Land Office is asking companies and energy developers for ideas on using state-owned land for new power projects.
## Three power paths
The request focuses on geothermal energy and small modular nuclear reactors. A separate request for natural gas plants is expected later.
## School fund stakes
The GLO manages more than 13 million acres of state land and minerals. Revenue from resource development helps fund Texas public education.
## Reliability is the pitch
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham framed the push as a way to keep homes, businesses, manufacturing, and future industries powered in Texas.

> Our state needs dependable energy to power homes, businesses, manufacturing, and the next generation of American industries.
## Part of a bigger plan
The effort is the first pillar of the Texas Engine initiative, which links state lands to growth, energy security, and national security.
## Minerals are next door
The agency also pointed to critical mineral work on state land, including USA Rare Earth's Round Top Mountain project, slated for production in 2028.
## Key takeaway

Texas is using state land to seek steadier power supplies, while trying to turn energy projects into money for public schools.