H.B. No. 1393 proposes to amend the Government Code of Texas by adding a new subsection that mandates the state to observe daylight saving time year-round, referred to as "Texas Time." This change applies to both regions of the state 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 Texas to implement 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 approve such legislation, the provisions of H.B. No. 1393 will have no effect. This legislative move reflects a growing interest in reevaluating timekeeping practices at the state level, contingent on federal support.

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