SB 778 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve; making an appropriation.

SB 778 establishes the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as a special fund within the state treasury, administered by the comptroller to hold bitcoin as a strategic financial asset. The bill allows Texas residents to donate bitcoin to the reserve, enabling public participation in the state's digital asset holdings. Key provisions include requiring cold storage for security, prohibiting transactions with foreign entities or individuals engaged in illegal activity, and restricting the reserve's use to holding bitcoin. This legislation directly affects the state treasury's management of assets and Texas residents who may contribute bitcoin donations. The reserve is explicitly defined as a strategic asset not to be used for general state expenditures.
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Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Feb 7, 2025
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Charles Schwertner
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