The bill, H.B. No. 788, proposes an amendment to the Government Code of Texas, specifically Section 312.016, to establish that the state shall observe daylight saving time year-round. This new provision applies to both regions of Texas that currently use central standard time and those that use mountain standard time. The amendment is intended to create a uniform time observation across the state.

Additionally, the bill includes a clause stating that if a court determines that Texas lacks federal authorization to implement this year-round daylight saving time, the provision will still take effect once the United States Congress passes legislation allowing the state to do so. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, contingent upon the necessary federal authorization.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 312.016 (Government Code 312)