Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1717: Relating to the terminology used in statute, resolutions, rules, and other state publications to refer to the partially landlocked body of water on the southeastern periphery of the North American continent.

Passed one chamber Last action April 28, 2025: Referred to State Affairs

Plain-language summary

SB 1717 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the terminology used in statute, resolutions, rules, and other state publications to refer to the partially landlocked body of water on the southeastern periphery of the North American continent. Primary sponsor: Mayes Middleton (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mayes Middleton (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.