Texas lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly to amend the state's Bill of Rights to include the right for individuals to possess, retain and use digital currencies. The bill, introduced by State Representative Giovani Capriglione, received 139 votes in favor and only two against. The amendment aims to protect Texans' financial privacy and allow them to use alternative currencies to safeguard their wealth from an unstable dollar. The inclusion of digital currencies in the Texas Bill of Rights is also intended to make a legal argument in the federal judiciary invoking the 9th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which recognizes natural rights beyond those explicitly listed in the first eight amendments.