The Texas Public Policy Foundation supports Senate Bill 1717 (2025) and Senate Joint Resolution 63 (2025), introduced by Senator Middleton. These legislative measures propose to rename the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America” within Texas statutes and the Texas Constitution. This paper outlines the rationale behind this proposal, provides historical and geopolitical context, and highlights the economic significance of this body of water to Texas and the United States.
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Ammon Blair Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Transportation | Strengthening Commercial Driver License Standards and Oversight
Testimony Before the Texas Senate Committee on Transportation Ammon Blair, TPPF Senior Fellow Dear Chairman Parker, Vice-Chairman West, and Distinguished Members of the Committee: Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to testify before you. My name is Ammon Blair. I am a Senior Fellow with the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Secure & Sovereign...
August 25, 2026