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TX HB1054

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mark Dorazio

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Attorney General to conduct a feasibility study on creating a program that allows debit card transactions to be linked to and backed by bullion stored in the Texas Bullion Depository

  • Study must examine whether state and local taxes would apply to such transactions, how Texas could protect participants from federal taxation of bullion as currency, and other legal considerations

  • Attorney General must solicit public input and may collaborate with appropriate House and Senate standing committees during the study

  • Written report with legislative recommendations must be submitted to the Governor, Comptroller, and Speaker of the House by May 31, 2026

  • Act takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise, and expires June 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to a study by the attorney general on the feasibility of linking debit card transactions to bullion in the Texas Bullion Depository.

Financial

Last Action

Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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