Senate Bill 21 establishes the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (Reserve) as a special fund outside the state treasury, administered and managed by the comptroller. This allows the state to hold Bitcoin as a financial asset. The comptroller is tasked with maintaining and administering the Reserve, as well as investing, compliance, and reporting requirements. Public and private entities may give, grant, or donate cryptocurrency to the Reserve
Sen. Tan Parker: Texas Must Win the “Space Race” for AI
State Sen. Tan Parker used a recent appearance on The Arena with Greg Sindelar to argue that Texas is entering a decisive period—one in which cyber defense, artificial intelligence, financial markets, transportation and traditional family values will determine whether the state continues to lead the country. Parker framed public service as “ministry” and said his...