Texas Bill Would Create 100% Backed Gold and Silver Transactional Currency
AUSTIN, Texas (March 10, 2025) – A bill filed in the Texas Senate would establish a 100 percent gold and silver-backed digital currency recognized as legal tender in the state. Sen. Bryan Hughes filed Senate Bill 665 (SB665). The legislation would require the...
Texas Senate Committee Passes Bill to Create Process to End State Enforcement of Some Federal Acts
AUSTIN, Texas (March 7, 2025) – On Monday, a Texas Senate committee overwhelmingly passed a bill to create a process in state law to end state and local enforcement of some federal actions. Sen. Phil King filed Senate Bill 707 (SB707). Under the proposed law,...
Texas Bill Would End Civil Asset Forfeiture; Take First Step to Opt State Out of Federal Program
AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 26, 2024) – A bill filed in the Texas House would repeal the state’s civil asset forfeiture law, and take a step toward opting the state out of the federal “equitable sharing” forfeiture program as well. Rep. Senfronia Thompson filed...