Texas HJR177 proposes a constitutional amendment to protect the right to own, hold, and use various forms of currency.
Texas HJR177 proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure Texans' right to own, hold, and use mutually agreed upon mediums of exchange, including cash, coin, bullion, digital currency, and privately issued scrip. The amendment prohibits governments from restricting these rights and allows the state to choose the medium of exchange for payments. The proposed amendment will be on the ballot for the November 7, 2023 election.
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