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TX SJR7

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article XVI of the Texas Constitution by adding Section 74 to authorize the legislature to hold a statewide referendum on time observance

  • Would allow voters to choose between two options: observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round (eliminating the biannual clock changes)

  • Authorizes the legislature to enact a law based on the referendum results to implement whichever option receives majority support

  • Validates any referendum held on the same day as the constitutional amendment election itself

  • The proposed constitutional amendment would appear on the November 4, 2025 ballot for voter approval

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

Resolutions

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

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