HJR 175 – Money Freedom

HJR 175 proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure Texans can use any agreed-upon form of money in private transactions. It protects individuals’ rights to use not only cash and coins but also digital currencies and even private forms of exchange like scrip or bullion. From a fiscally conservative perspective, it reinforces personal financial freedom and limits the government’s ability to control or restrict monetary choices. The amendment ensures that citizens retain autonomy over how they store and exchange value, which is particularly relevant in an era of increasing digital surveillance and central bank control. This measure could act as a safeguard against future efforts to eliminate cash or centralize all transactions through government-monitored systems. It respects the principles of voluntary exchange, decentralization, and property rights—core values of limited government. By enshrining this protection in the state constitution, it reduces the likelihood of bureaucratic overreach in financial affairs