The bill, H.B. No. 1736, proposes an amendment to the Government Code of Texas regarding daylight saving time. It introduces a new subsection (d) to Section 312.016, which states that Texas is exempt from the provisions of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 that establish daylight saving time. This exemption applies to both the regions of the state that observe central standard time and those that observe mountain standard time.

The bill is set to take effect on November 3, 2025, aligning with the conclusion of daylight saving time for that year. This legislative change aims to allow Texas to operate on standard time year-round, eliminating the biannual clock changes associated with daylight saving time.

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