Texas 89th Legislature
Currency & Currency Exchange
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 5 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Currency & Currency Exchange Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (5)
Relating to the recognition of gold and silver specie as legal tender and the establishment of a transactional currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the recognition of gold and silver specie as legal tender and the establishment of a transactional currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the regulation of money services businesses.
Relating to the regulation of money services businesses.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for the purpose of investing in cryptocurrency and the investment authority of the comptroller of public accounts over the reserve and certain other state funds.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for the purpose of investing in cryptocurrency and the investment authority of the comptroller of public accounts over the reserve and certain other state funds.
Relating to civil asset forfeiture of digital currency or other similar property.
Relating to civil asset forfeiture of digital currency or other similar property.
Relating to skimmers on electronic terminals; authorizing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Relating to skimmers on electronic terminals; authorizing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on currency & currency exchange passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 5 laws related to currency & currency exchange. These bills were authored by 4 different legislators and address various aspects of currency & currency exchange policy in Texas.
- Did currency & currency exchange bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Currency & Currency Exchange legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 Senate bills and 2 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most currency & currency exchange bills?
- The leading authors of currency & currency exchange legislation include Sen. Robert Nichols (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Mark Dorazio (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on currency & currency exchange issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for currency & currency exchange legislation?
- Among the 5 currency & currency exchange bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to currency & currency exchange in Texas law?
- Currency & Currency Exchange legislation frequently overlaps with Financial, Financial--general, Business & Commerce. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for currency & currency exchange legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 5 of the 5 currency & currency exchange bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on currency & currency exchange policy.
- When do Texas currency & currency exchange laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some currency & currency exchange bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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