Bill > HB788

This bill proposes to amend the Texas Government Code to allow the state to observe daylight saving time (DST) year-round, covering both the central and mountain standard time zones within Texas. Currently, the United States observes seasonal time changes, with clocks moving forward in spring and back in fall, but this bill would eliminate that practice if federal law permits. The bill includes a conditional provision stating that the year-round DST implementation would only take effect if the U.S. Congress passes legislation authorizing states to maintain daylight saving time permanently. If such federal authorization occurs, Texas would automatically switch to observing daylight saving time throughout the entire year starting on September 1, 2025. This proposed change is part of a broader national conversation about the potential benefits and drawbacks of eliminating the biannual time changes, which have been linked to various health and safety concerns.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB788