The resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to change the terminology used in the Texas Constitution regarding the body of water commonly known as the "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America." This amendment involves several sections of the Texas Constitution, including definitions related to public beaches, tax relief for mobile marine drilling equipment, and the authority of coastal counties to regulate activities on public beaches. The changes aim to standardize the terminology throughout the Constitution while maintaining existing rights and regulations concerning public access and use of these coastal areas.
The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters in an election scheduled for November 4, 2025. The ballot will include a proposition for voters to decide whether to support the redesignation of references from "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America." This change is intended to reflect a new nomenclature while ensuring that the rights of landowners and the public's access to beaches remain unchanged.