Bill > HB1736

This bill amends the Texas Government Code to formally exempt the state of Texas from daylight saving time (DST) under the federal Uniform Time Act of 1966, which allows states to opt out of observing DST. Specifically, the bill provides that both portions of Texas—those using Central Standard Time and those using Mountain Standard Time—will be permanently exempt from switching clocks twice a year. The bill is scheduled to take effect on November 3, 2025, which coincides with the end of daylight saving time in that year, meaning Texas would remain on standard time year-round. This change would align with a growing national trend of states seeking to eliminate the biannual time changes, which have been criticized for disrupting sleep patterns and potentially causing health and safety issues.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1736