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TX HJR175
Joint Resolution
Status
5/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stan Gerdes
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AI Summary
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Proposes adding Section 37 to Article I of the Texas Constitution to establish a constitutional right for people to own, hold, and use mutually agreed upon mediums of exchange when trading and contracting for goods and services
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Protected mediums of exchange would include cash, coin, bullion, digital currency, and privately issued scrip
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Prohibits any government from prohibiting or encumbering ownership or holding of any form or amount of money or other currency
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Preserves the state's ability to choose which mediums of exchange it will accept for payments made to the state
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Requires the proposed amendment be submitted to voters at an election on November 4, 2025
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use a mutually agreed upon medium of exchange.
Financial
Last Action
Left pending in committee
5/15/2025