April 16, 2025 – This month, Texas House Bill 1393 (HB 1393), which proposes observing daylight saving time year-round, has passed the Texas House of Representatives. The bill was placed on the General State Calendar on April 15, 2025, and subsequently passed the House on April 16, 2025.
However, HB 1393 has not yet become law. For it to take effect, the bill must pass the Texas Senate and be signed by the Governor. Additionally, its implementation is contingent upon federal legislation. Under current federal law, states may opt to observe standard time year-round but cannot adopt daylight saving time year-round without congressional approval. Therefore, even if HB 1393 is enacted at the state level, it would only take effect if the U.S. Congress passes legislation permitting states to observe daylight saving time year-round…