Texas SB1410 mandates renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in state agency documents and laws.
The bill, SB1410, requires Texas state agencies to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in their rules, policies, and materials by April 1, 2026. It also mandates that references to the Gulf of Mexico in state laws be changed to the Gulf of America. The governor can order similar renaming for other places or things if required by federal law or executive order. State agencies must report on their progress and any challenges they face in implementing these changes by September 1, 2026.
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