Bill > HJR51

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would authorize the Texas Legislature to hold a statewide referendum allowing voters to choose between observing standard time (the default time zone setting) or daylight saving time (DST, which is typically one hour ahead of standard time) year-round. Specifically, the amendment would enable the legislature to conduct a referendum where voters can indicate their preference for either maintaining standard time continuously or permanently observing daylight saving time. If such a referendum is held on the same day as the constitutional amendment election (November 4, 2025), it would be considered valid. The proposed amendment would add a new Section 74 to Article XVI of the Texas Constitution, empowering the legislature to enact a law based on the referendum results that would implement the time observance preference selected by voters. The ballot language will clearly explain that voters are choosing between year-round standard time and year-round daylight saving time, with the potential for the legislature to implement the option preferred by a majority of voters.

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