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TX HB1054
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Mark Dorazio
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Attorney General must solicit public input and may collaborate with appropriate House and Senate standing committees during the study
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Written report with legislative recommendations must be submitted to the Governor, Comptroller, and Speaker of the House by May 31, 2026
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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