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TX HJR175

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

5/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stan Gerdes

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Protected mediums of exchange would include cash, coin, bullion, digital currency, and privately issued scrip

  • Prohibits any government from prohibiting or encumbering ownership or holding of any form or amount of money or other currency

  • Preserves the state's ability to choose which mediums of exchange it will accept for payments made to the state

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce5/12/2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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