CS/HB 549: Gulf of America
GENERAL BILL by Education & Employment Committee ; Porras ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Sapp
Gulf of America; Requires state agencies to update geographic materials to reflect new federal designation of "Gulf of Mexico" as "Gulf of America"; & requires instructional materials & library media center collections adopted or acquired after specified date to reflect new federal designation of "Gulf of Mexico" as "Gulf of America".
Effective Date: 7/1/2025
Last Action: 3/14/2025 House - 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/14/2025 House - 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/11/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/19/2025 | House |
• Referred to Education & Employment Committee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Referred to Budget Committee • Now in Education & Employment Committee |
| 3/4/2025 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 3/11/2025 | House |
• Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda |
| 3/13/2025 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Education & Employment Committee • Reported out of Education & Employment Committee |
| 3/14/2025 | House |
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
