TX SB64

Texas would exempt itself from daylight saving time under the federal Uniform Time Act, observing standard time year-round in both the central and mountain time zones, effective November 3, 2025

If Congress passes legislation allowing states to observe permanent daylight saving time, a statewide referendum would be held during the next general election giving voters a choice between year-round standard time or year-round daylight saving time

The referendum would be held at the first general election following federal authorization, or the second general election if federal action occurs less than 74 days before an upcoming election

If voters in the referendum prefer daylight saving time year-round, the standard time exemption would be repealed and permanent daylight saving time would take effect at the next spring time change

The referendum provisions only take effect if voters approve a related constitutional amendment proposed by the 89th Legislature authorizing the referendum election