HB 271
Shofner Bill Bans Crypto Kiosks Across Texas
Filed
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
Caption
relating to prohibiting the operation of virtual currency kiosks; creating a criminal offense.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Own a crypto kiosk, or let one run on your property? Class A misdemeanor starting 2027.
The bill bans virtual currency kiosks, the machines that swap cryptocurrency for cash, bank credit or other cryptocurrency, anywhere in Texas. It reaches anyone who knowingly owns or runs one of these machines, and any property owner, tenant or manager who knowingly lets someone install or run one on their property. Starting September 1, 2027, doing either is a Class A misdemeanor offense, so these machines would have to come out of stores and gas stations statewide.
Labels
Labels: CREATES AN OFFENSE. The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to prohibiting the operation of virtual currency kiosks; creating a criminal offense.”
Receipt
The receipt
90R-HB271 · 2026-11-09
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ITEM
relating to prohibiting the operation of virtual currency kiosks; creating a criminal offense.
WHAT IT DOES
Own a crypto kiosk, or let one run on your property? Class A misdemeanor starting 2027.
The bill bans virtual currency kiosks, the machines that swap cryptocurrency for cash, bank credit or other cryptocurrency, anywhere in Texas. It reaches anyone who knowingly owns or runs one of these machines, and any property owner, tenant or manager who knowingly lets someone install or run one on their property. Starting September 1, 2027, doing either is a Class A misdemeanor offense, so these machines would have to come out of stores and gas stations statewide.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$20,000.00
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$20,000.00
- Cash
- $20,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $20,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 23, 2025 to Oct 8, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101007132, 101027774, 101071421.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$20,000.00
- Cash
- $20,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $20,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 23, 2025 to Oct 8, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101007132, 101027774, 101071421.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:32 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Subjects
Business & Commerce--Trade Practices
Crimes--Miscellaneous
Electronic Information Systems
Financial--General
CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Text
The text as introduced · 225 words
90R2777 PRL-D By: Shofner H.B. No. 271 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to prohibiting the operation of virtual currency kiosks; creating a criminal offense. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subtitle E, Title 3, Finance Code, is amended by adding Chapter 161 to read as follows: CHAPTER 161. VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSKS Sec. 161.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Electronic terminal" has the meaning provided by Section 31.002. (2) "Virtual currency" has the meaning assigned by Section 12.001, Business & Commerce Code. (3) "Virtual currency kiosk" means an electronic terminal that facilitates the exchange of virtual currency for money, bank credit, or other virtual currency, including by: (A) connecting directly to a separate virtual currency exchange that performs the actual virtual currency transmission; or (B) drawing upon the virtual currency in the possession of the electronic terminal's operator. Sec. 161.002. OPERATION OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK PROHIBITED. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly: (1) owns or operates a virtual currency kiosk located in this state; or (2) allows another person to operate or install a virtual currency kiosk on property located in this state that is owned, leased, or controlled by the person. (b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.