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Texas bill would allow cities and counties to invest in crypto
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Published 2026-11-11 19:00 UTCUpdated 2026-11-11 19:39 UTC
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Overview
Texas lawmakers are considering whether cities and counties should be permitted to invest up to $10 million each in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. The proposal, filed by Rep. Ron Reynolds, would take effect on September 1, 2027, if passed, and differs from the market-cap restriction referenced for the state’s Bitcoin reserve.
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Texas Bitcoin reserveRon ReynoldsBTC
Why now
- HB 815 has been newly filed in the Texas House.
- The measure would take effect on September 1, 2027, if passed.
Why it matters
- The proposal could expand crypto investment authority to Texas cities and counties.
- It would set a potential $10 million investment limit for each jurisdiction.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
- HB 815 would allow each Texas city and county to invest up to $10 million in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies if enacted.
- The bill was introduced by Texas Rep. Ron Reynolds and would take effect on September 1, 2027, if passed.
How sources frame it
- Crypto.News And Cointelegraph: neutral
A newly filed Texas bill could broaden local-government access to crypto investments if enacted.
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Crypto.News report on the Texas bill
crypto.news · crypto.news · 2026-11-11 19:39 UTC
Cointelegraph markets post
ct.com · ct.com · 2026-11-11 19:00 UTC
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