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.

Added Chapter 394 to the Government Code establishing a formal 'Gulf of America Language Initiative' that directs the legislature and Texas Legislative Council to avoid using 'Gulf of Mexico' and to replace it with 'Gulf of America' in new or amended statutes.

Added new sections to the Government Code requiring state agencies to use 'Gulf of America' instead of 'Gulf of Mexico' when proposing rules, issuing reference materials, or publishing documents.

Modified definitions in the Agriculture Code, Alcoholic Beverage Code, and Civil Practice and Remedies Code to replace 'Gulf of Mexico' with 'Gulf of America' while keeping the original term in brackets for clarity.

Updated numerous sections across Health and Safety, Education, Family, and other codes to reflect the new terminology, affecting eligibility criteria for counties and municipalities bordering the water body.