Authorities in Texas are seriously pushing on with plans to launch a Bitcoin reserve.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick noted that establishing a Texas Bitcoin reserve was one of the state’s priorities for 2025.
Texas Joins Bitcoin Reserve Push to Boost Economic Freedom
The move puts Texas alongside other states like Utah and Arizona in pushing for a Bitcoin reserve. Several key Texas lawmakers are backing the move. Senator Charles Schwertner believes a BTC reserve would put Texas at the forefront of the digital asset boom and strengthen the state’s economic freedom.
It’s time for Texas to lead the way in establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. That’s why I filed SB 778, which, if passed and signed into law, would make Texas the first state in the nation to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. This would position our state at the… pic.twitter.com/dRdCt86Otr
— Charles Schwertner (@DrSchwertner) January 15, 2025
Texas and the other US states see BTC reserves as a modern strategy to protect against inflation and ensure economic progress. Holding BTC in its reserve would enable Texas to diversify its treasury and unlock more opportunities for the state.
Texas Leads Bitcoin Reserve Push, Inspiring Others
Thanks to its cheap electricity, renewable energy sources, and crypto-friendly regulations, Texas already has a huge Bitcoin mining industry. Many Bitcoin miners have moved to the state, strengthening its position as a leader in the blockchain industry.
Texas mines 52% of America’s new bitcoin everyday pic.twitter.com/DEYLBqJQcG
— Documenting ₿itcoin 📄 (@DocumentingBTC) January 11, 2025
The idea of a US national Bitcoin reserve is also gaining traction. President Donald Trump has listed a BTC reserve as one of his administration’s priorities. Other states are also pushing for a BTC reserve. If Texas successfully establishes its reserve, it could inspire more states—and even the federal government—to follow suit.
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