Authored by James Collins via BitcoinMagazine.com,

A historically-independent state, Texas' ongoing embrace of Bitcoin makes it an innovative leader, with or without the rest of the US...

"We encourage it, we advance it. But I would say we provide the platform... for those involved in Bitcoin to make sure they have a place to come to."

The above words spoken by Texas Governor Greg Abbott are a clear reminder of the sheer power hidden within the varying components of Bitcoin that allow the system to organically steer a state or nation into a realm of independence and ethical, fiduciary responsibilities for its citizenry.