Texas Moves Forward with Bill to Create State Bitcoin Reserve

A Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill in Texas was referred to the Senate’s Finance Committee today, signaling a step in the state’s push to hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset. This move comes with growing interest from various U.S. states in establishing Bitcoin reserves and could position Texas at the forefront of integrating digital assets into state financial strategies.

The proposal, which has already gained traction in Texas’ legislative circles, is part of a broader trend toward exploring how Bitcoin might be used as a store of value and a means to secure economic freedom at the state level.

Texas Senate Bill 778: What’s in It?

Introduced in December 2024 during the 89th legislative session, Texas Senate Bill 778 proposes the creation of a Bitcoin reserve distinct from the state’s general revenue fund.

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The reserve would allow Texas to accumulate Bitcoin as a state asset, with clauses for further purchases and the possibility for residents to contribute Bitcoin.

States Leading the Charge on Bitcoin Reserves

Texas is not alone in its pursuit of Bitcoin reserves. Other U.S. states are working on bills to create state-level Bitcoin or crypto reserves. Several of these bills have already advanced from legislative committees, signaling the growing bipartisan interest in exploring cryptocurrency as part of state financial planning.

Multiple public officials in Texas have supported the push for a Bitcoin reserve. State Senator Charles Schwertner, who introduced the recent version of the bill in January 2025, argued that such a reserve would position Texas as a leader in the digital economy.

Earlier, state Representative Giovanni Capriglione proposed legislation allowing Bitcoin payments for taxes and fees, further facilitating the creation of the reserve.

Texas’ Economic Might and the Bitcoin Effect

As one of the largest states in the US, if Texas were a sovereign nation, its economy would rank 8th largest in the world.

The state’s financial power is considerable, with an annual revenue exceeding $250 billion. By establishing a Bitcoin reserve, Texas could further solidify its role in the global economy, positioning itself as a digital finance leader.

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Moreover, adding to this sentiment, Former Meta executive David Marcus recently suggested that the U.S. government should consider exchanging some of its gold reserves for Bitcoin.