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The detailed legislative journey illuminated how grassroots activism and industry advocacy can influence state policymaking. Texas’s legislative process involves proposing bills through committees, conducting hearings, and debating on the chamber floors, with support from pro-Bitcoin legislators and industry stakeholders.
Despite some bills passing unanimously in the Senate, opposition from traditional industries and longer-term legislative hurdles, such as House committees, show the ongoing political challenges. The summit’s organizers and speakers emphasized the importance of local grassroots engagement and media influence, particularly via local TV coverage, to shape public perception and political action around Bitcoin.