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TX SB2922

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tan Parker

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a regulatory framework for oil-backed stablecoins in Texas, requiring issuers to obtain a license from the Texas Department of Banking before issuing or selling such digital assets

  • Requires each stablecoin unit to be fully backed at all times by oil or oil products (crude oil, refined products, or documented in-ground reserves) measured in British thermal units, maintained at a one-to-one ratio in a custodial reserve located in Texas

  • Mandates quarterly reserve attestations by independent certified public accountants, comparison reports of stablecoin units to reserve volumes, and reporting of material changes to sub-custodian agreements

  • Authorizes the Finance Commission of Texas to establish licensing fees, background check requirements, anti-money laundering standards, know-your-customer requirements, and consumer disclosure rules

  • Grants the Texas Department of Banking enforcement authority to impose administrative penalties, seek injunctive relief, conduct audits and on-site inspections, and charge transaction-based regulatory fees

Legislative Description

Relating to the issuance and regulation of an oil-backed stablecoin; authorizing a fee; authorizing an administrative penalty.

Taxation

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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