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Texans now allowed to pay with gold and silver
By James Bickerton
Newsweek, New York
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Texans are to be allowed to pay with with gold and silver for everyday transactions after Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1056 into law. The law, which was championed by Republican state Rep. Mark Dorazio, designates the precious metals as legal tender in the state.
Texans will be able to use their gold and silver holdings, stored in the state's bullion depository, for payments through electronic systems such as mobile apps or debit cards.
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Thursday, June 26, 2025
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The provision comes after legislative debate, and takes effect on May 1, 2027, enabling transactions based on the state comptroller's valuation of the metals at the time of sale. ...
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https://www.newsweek.com/texans-can-pay-using-gold-silver-2093585
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