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TX HB3784
TX HB3784Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
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Introduced
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
In Committee
04/04/2019
04/04/2019
Crossed Over
04/26/2019
04/26/2019
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes a statewide referendum to allow Texas voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round. The bill provides details on how the referendum will be conducted, including the wording of the ballot proposition. Depending on the outcome of the referendum, either Section 1 (exempting Texas from daylight saving time) or Section 2 (observing daylight saving time year-round) of the bill would take effect, subject to additional federal authorization. The bill also includes provisions on the effective dates of the various sections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Joseph Deshotel (D)*,
Dan Flynn (R)*,
Lyle Larson (R)*,
Geanie Morrison (R)*,
Andy Murr (R)*,
Ryan Guillen (R),
Sam Harless (R),
Last Action
Received from the House (on 04/26/2019)
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