Texas SB64 proposes a statewide referendum on whether to observe standard time or daylight saving time year-round.

Texas SB64 amends the Government Code to allow a statewide referendum on whether to observe standard time or daylight saving time year-round. If voters choose to observe daylight saving time year-round, the state will be exempt from federal daylight saving time laws. If voters choose standard time year-round, the state will observe standard time consistently. The referendum will be held if a constitutional amendment authorizing it is approved by voters. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025, contingent on the constitutional amendment's approval.

Texas SB64 proposes a statewide referendum on whether to observe standard time or daylight saving time year-round.

Texas SB64 amends the Government Code to allow a statewide referendum on whether to observe standard time or daylight saving time year-round. If voters choose to observe daylight saving time year-round, the state will be exempt from federal daylight saving time laws. If voters choose standard time year-round, the state will observe standard time consistently. The referendum will be held if a constitutional amendment authorizing it is approved by voters. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025, contingent on the constitutional amendment's approval.