Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 3634 — Relating to renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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Summary

Relating to renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 311.007, Government Code, Section 312.017, Government Code.

  • CHAPTER 2063. RENAMING GULF OF MEXICO AS GULF OF AMERICA SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 2063.001. SHORT TITLE. This chapter may be cited as the Renaming of the Gulf of Mexico for State Agency Consistency Act. Sec. 2063.002. PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure all state agencies align their rules, policies, and administrative actions with federal directives or law regarding the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. This chapter seeks to safeguard state interests and property rights and provide for administrative consistency with federal laws, regulations, and funding mechanisms, while prioritizing public health and safety. Sec. 2063.003. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "state agency" means: (1) a department, commission, board, office, or other agency that is in the executive branch of state government and that was created by the constitution or a statute, including an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code; (2) the legislature or a legislative state agency; or (3) the supreme court, the court of criminal appeals, a court of appeals, a district court, or the Texas Judicial Council or another agency in the judicial branch of state government. Sec. 2063.004. NO IMPAIRMENT ON LAW, RULES, OR PROCEEDINGS INTENDED. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to impair the legal validity or effect of a law or rule that contains a reference to the Gulf of Mexico or a legal proceeding governed by a law or rule containing a reference to the Gulf of Mexico. Sec. 2063.005. NONAPPLICABILITY. This chapter does not apply to a rule, policy, or other material in which renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America violates a condition of federal law or an executive order on which federal funding, benefits, obligations, or other legal requirements is based. SUBCHAPTER A-1. PUBLIC COMMENT BY GOVERNOR AND SECRETARY OF STATE Sec. 2063.031. PUBLIC COMMENT AND REPORT. (a) Not later than January 1, 2026, the governor, in collaboration with the secretary of state, shall: (1) provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the implementation of this chapter; and (2) produce a report summarizing the public commentary received under Subdivision (1). (b) The period of public comment required by Subsection (a) must be at least 30 days. (c) State agencies and political subdivisions may provide commentary under this section identifying and addressing any potential challenges to the implementation of this chapter. Sec. 2063.032. EXPIRATION. This subchapter expires January 1, 2027. SUBCHAPTER B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF STATE AGENCIES IN RENAMING GULF OF MEXICO TO GULF OF AMERICA Sec. 2063.051. DEADLINE TO RENAME. Not later than April 1, 2026, each state agency shall change each reference to the "Gulf of Mexico" in the state agency's rules, policies, and other materials to the "Gulf of America." Sec. 2063.052. PRIORITY RENAMING. A state agency shall prioritize the renaming required by Section 2063.051 in rules, policies, and other materials that directly impact public health and safety, homeland security, state sovereignty, and the protection of commerce, including rules, policies, and other materials regarding: (1) emergency management and disaster response in order to protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure in the Gulf of America region; (2) the continuity of commercial operations in and around the Gulf of America region to ensure economic stability and key commercial sectors in this state; (3) public health advisories concerning gulf-related resources, such as fisheries and water quality, in order to protect the well-being of this state's residents; (4) the coordination with federal and state homeland security agencies to address risks associated with border security, security maritime operations, and potential threats to critical assets, including commercial shipping routes and port facilities in or on the Gulf of America; (5) environmental protection regulations to safegu

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  • Section 311.007, Government Code

    Sec. 311.007. REFERENCES TO GULF OF MEXICO. (a) A reference in law to the Gulf of Mexico is a reference to the Gulf of America. (b) For purposes of this section, "Gulf of America" means the body of water formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico and renamed the "Gulf of America" by federal law or executive order.

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  • Section 312.017, Government Code

    Sec. 312.017. REFERENCES TO GULF OF MEXICO. (a) A reference in law to the Gulf of Mexico is a reference to the Gulf of America. (b) For purposes of this section, "Gulf of America" means the body of water formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico and renamed the "Gulf of America" by federal law or executive order.

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Action History

  1. Left pending in committee

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  3. Considered in public hearing

  4. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  5. Referred to State Affairs

  6. Read first time

  7. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3634 do?
Relating to renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
Who sponsors HB 3634?
HB 3634 is sponsored by Will Metcalf.
What is the current status of HB 3634?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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