Texas lawmakers recently approved a series of bills addressing diverse areas, with several impacting finance and energy. One notable measure, Senate Bill 21, establishes a Texas Bitcoin Reserve, designating Bitcoin as a primary investment currency and recognizing its potential as a digital asset, subject to a minimum market capitalization threshold. Alongside this, House Bill 120 focuses on bolstering career training initiatives, with a particular emphasis on supporting rural communities and those with military affiliations, while also enhancing college and career guidance services.

Several bills address reproductive health, most notably Senate Bill 33. This legislation restricts local governments’ ability to fund abortion-related travel assistance programs, effectively curtailing financial support previously provided by cities like Austin and San Antonio.

Property rights are a focus of Senate Bill 38, which aims to simplify the eviction process for individuals occupying property unlawfully. It introduces a streamlined legal pathway for property owners, including provisions for affidavits verifying ownership and expedited court proceedings. Simultaneously, Senate Bill 835, known as Trey’s Law, renders non-disclosure agreements pertaining to instances of sexual abuse legally void.

Recognizing the importance of financial literacy, House Bill 27 mandates that Texas public high school students complete a personal finance course. Furthermore, Senate Bill 24 introduces a requirement for instruction on communism within social studies curricula. Efforts to improve healthcare access in underserved areas are reflected in House Bill 18, which targets rural health stabilization. Notably, House Bill 120 appears multiple times in the summary; it expands career training programs with a focus on rural and military pathways, strengthening college and career advising.