On Monday, I had the privilege of testifying before the Texas Senate in favor of two bold legislative measures: Senate Bill 1717 (SB 1717) and Senate Joint Resolution 63 (SJR 63), both introduced by Republican Sen. Mayes Middleton of Galveston. These bills strike “Gulf of Mexico” from Texas statutes and the Texas Constitution, replacing it with “Gulf of America.”
It’s a practical and patriotic move. Texas, with its rugged independence and 367 miles of coastline, is the perfect state to lead the charge. Add to this Sen. Donna Campbell’s SB 1410, and you’ve got a Lone Star trifecta of common sense.
Let’s start with the why. The “Gulf of Mexico” is a dusty relic of Spanish colonialism, a name slapped on maps by conquistadors like
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