Bill > HB1393

This bill proposes to establish year-round daylight saving time (DST) in Texas, which would be officially referred to as "Texas Time". Specifically, the bill would amend the Government Code to allow Texas to observe daylight saving time continuously throughout the year, covering both the central and mountain standard time zones within the state. However, the bill includes a critical conditional provision that it will only take effect if the United States Congress passes legislation authorizing states to implement year-round daylight saving time. If such federal authorization is not granted, the bill will have no legal effect. The proposed implementation date is September 1, 2025, contingent upon receiving federal approval. This legislation is part of a broader national discussion about potentially eliminating the biannual time changes that currently require Americans to switch between standard time and daylight saving time, which some argue disrupts sleep patterns and has potential negative health and economic impacts.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1393