BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.C.R. 38 89R16559 KSM-F By: Creighton Economic Development 3/20/2025 As Filed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT S.C.R. 38 recognizes the strategic importance of the Gulf of America to the economic and security interests of Texas and the United States. The resolution affirms Texas' sovereignty over its 10-mile coastal zone and supports Texas' authority to manage the gulf's resources in alignment with national interests. The resolution commends the Trump Administration's policies that support energy independence, economic growth, and state sovereignty. The resolution encourages continued collaboration between federal and state entities to enhance energy production, maritime trade, and resource management in the Gulf of America. The resolution also opposes any federal overreach that would undermine Texas' control over its coastal resources and calls for policies that prioritize state rights and economic prosperity. The Gulf of America is a vital economic and strategic resource for the United States, providing critical trade routes, energy resources, and national security benefits. Texas, as a sovereign state within the United States, retains ownership and authority over the 10-mile zone off its coast, ensuring that its natural resources and economic interests are protected. The Trump Administration has prioritized American energy independence, economic growth, and state sovereignty, aligning with Texas' strategic interests in managing its coastal resources. Strong federal-state partnerships are essential for the responsible development of offshore energy resources, fisheries, and maritime trade to benefit both Texas and the broader United States. Securing Texas' economic and territorial sovereignty strengthens national security by preventing foreign influence and ensuring responsible stewardship of natural resources. RESOLVED That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby recognize the strategic importance of the Gulf of America to the economic and security interests of Texas and the United States. That the Texas Legislature affirm Texas' sovereignty over its 10-mile coastal zone and support its authority to manage its resources in alignment with national interests. That the Texas Legislature commend the Trump Administration's policies that support energy independence, economic growth, and state sovereignty. That the Texas Legislature encourage continued collaboration between federal and state entities to enhance energy production, maritime trade, and resource management in the Gulf of America. That the Texas Legislature oppose any federal overreach that would undermine Texas' control over its coastal resources and call for policies that prioritize state rights and economic prosperity.
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center S.C.R. 38
89R16559 KSM-F By: Creighton
Economic Development
3/20/2025
As Filed
Senate Research Center
S.C.R. 38
89R16559 KSM-F
By: Creighton
Economic Development
3/20/2025
As Filed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
S.C.R. 38 recognizes the strategic importance of the Gulf of America to the economic and security interests of Texas and the United States. The resolution affirms Texas' sovereignty over its 10-mile coastal zone and supports Texas' authority to manage the gulf's resources in alignment with national interests. The resolution commends the Trump Administration's policies that support energy independence, economic growth, and state sovereignty. The resolution encourages continued collaboration between federal and state entities to enhance energy production, maritime trade, and resource management in the Gulf of America. The resolution also opposes any federal overreach that would undermine Texas' control over its coastal resources and calls for policies that prioritize state rights and economic prosperity.
The Gulf of America is a vital economic and strategic resource for the United States, providing critical trade routes, energy resources, and national security benefits.
Texas, as a sovereign state within the United States, retains ownership and authority over the 10-mile zone off its coast, ensuring that its natural resources and economic interests are protected.
The Trump Administration has prioritized American energy independence, economic growth, and state sovereignty, aligning with Texas' strategic interests in managing its coastal resources.
Strong federal-state partnerships are essential for the responsible development of offshore energy resources, fisheries, and maritime trade to benefit both Texas and the broader United States.
Securing Texas' economic and territorial sovereignty strengthens national security by preventing foreign influence and ensuring responsible stewardship of natural resources.
RESOLVED
That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby recognize the strategic importance of the Gulf of America to the economic and security interests of Texas and the United States.
That the Texas Legislature affirm Texas' sovereignty over its 10-mile coastal zone and support its authority to manage its resources in alignment with national interests.
That the Texas Legislature commend the Trump Administration's policies that support energy independence, economic growth, and state sovereignty.
That the Texas Legislature encourage continued collaboration between federal and state entities to enhance energy production, maritime trade, and resource management in the Gulf of America.
That the Texas Legislature oppose any federal overreach that would undermine Texas' control over its coastal resources and call for policies that prioritize state rights and economic prosperity.