Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 2246: Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to the partially landlocked body of water on the southeastern periphery of the North American continent.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2246 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to the partially landlocked body of water on the southeastern periphery of the North American continent. Primary sponsor: Briscoe Cain (Republican), Ellen Troxclair (Republican), Schatzline. It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 14, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briscoe Cain | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Ellen Troxclair | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Schatzline | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| David Lowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Brent Money | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Valoree Swanson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Steve Toth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Cody Vasut | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to State Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed