Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring this state to observe daylight saving time year-round.
This bill proposes amending the Texas Constitution to require the state to observe daylight saving time year-round, eliminating the seasonal time change. It applies to all areas of Texas regardless of time zone and includes a provision that the requirement would take effect once federal law permits it. The amendment must be approved by Texas voters in the November 2025 election.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Mar 4, 2025
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3
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Committee
1
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Schofield
RRepublican
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