H.B. No. 1393 proposes an amendment to the Government Code of Texas, specifically Section 312.016, to establish that the state will observe daylight saving time year-round. The new legal language specifies that this change applies to both regions of Texas that currently use central standard time and those that use mountain standard time. The bill emphasizes that this action is contingent upon federal authorization, meaning it will only take effect if the United States Congress passes legislation allowing states to adopt year-round daylight saving time.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, but only if the necessary federal legislation is enacted. If Congress does not pass such a law, the provisions of this bill will have no effect. This legislative move reflects a growing interest in the potential benefits of year-round daylight saving time, including increased daylight during evening hours and potential economic advantages.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 312.016 (Government Code 312)
House Committee Report: Government Code 312.016 (Government Code 312)