Texas Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Create 100% Reserve Gold-Backed Digital Currency
AUSTIN, Texas (April 27, 2023) – Yesterday, a Texas House committee held a hearing on a bill to create a 100% reserve, gold-backed digital currency. Enactment of this legislation would create an option for people to transact business in sound money, set the...
Texas Committee Passes Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act
AUSTIN, Texas (April 24, 2023) – Last week, a Texas House committee passed a bill that would prohibit financial institutions operating in the state from requiring a credit card merchant code to track the purchases of firearms and ammunition. Rep. Matt Schaefer (R) and...
Texas House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Bill to End Civil Asset Forfeiture and Opt State Out of Federal Program
AUSTIN, Texas (April 23, 2023) – Last Tuesday, a Texas House subcommittee held a hearing on a bill that would end civil asset forfeiture in the state and replace it with a criminal process. The enactment of this legislation would also take a significant step toward...