The Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 21, aimed at establishing a state-managed Bitcoin reserve with bipartisan support.
Only cryptocurrencies with a market capitalization of $500 billion over 24 months will qualify for inclusion in the reserve.
Texas could become the second state, after New Hampshire, to manage its own government-controlled Bitcoin reserve if the legislation passes its third reading.
The proposed Bitcoin reserve in Texas is intended to serve as an inflation and economic volatility hedge, with guidance from a committee of crypto investment professionals.