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.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Feb 7, 2025
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Feb 7, 2025
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Referred to Finance
upper
Feb 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Charles Schwertner
RRepublican
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