Texas Acquires $5 Million in Bitcoin ETF, First U.S. State to Make Direct Purchase

Texas purchased $5 million in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF on November 20, 2025, making it the first U.S. state to directly invest in Bitcoin, according to state records. The acquisition occurred when Bitcoin traded near $87,000. The state allocated $10 million total for cryptocurrency holdings within its $60 billion permanent school fund, with $5 million remaining for future investments.