Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use a mutually agreed upon medium of exchange.

HJR 177 proposes a constitutional amendment to protect Texans' right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed payment method, including cash, digital currency, bullion, or private scrip, when buying goods or services. The amendment would prohibit government from banning or restricting ownership of any form of money, though it explicitly allows the state to choose what payment methods it accepts for its own transactions. This change would be added to Article I of the Texas Constitution and requires voter approval in the November 7, 2023 election. The bill directly affects all Texans by guaranteeing their freedom to use diverse payment forms without government interference.