Relating to state agency terminology used in describing the landlocked territory on the western bank of the Jordan River.
HB 154 requires Texas state agencies to use the terms "Judea and Samaria" (or "Judea" for land south of Jerusalem, "Samaria" for land north of Jerusalem) instead of "West Bank" in all official communications. It directly affects all Texas state agencies, including departments and commissions, by mandating this terminology change in rules, press releases, and other official statements. The bill prohibits using "West Bank" except when an agency head determines it serves Texas's interests and provides a written explanation to the legislature or governor within 30 days. This is a procedural change focused solely on terminology, not policy or land status.
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Introduced Aug 15, 2025
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