✅Relating to daylight saving time.

HB 1393

✅ HB 1393: Ends the twice-a-year clock change in Texas

What it says it does:
HB 1393 directs Texas to stay on daylight saving time year-round, but only after Congress allows states to do so. The bill would unify both Central and Mountain time areas under one schedule, referred to as “Texas Time.”

What it actually changes:
Right now, nothing changes until federal law is updated. Once Congress gives permission, Texas will automatically shift to permanent daylight saving time without another vote or session.

Who is pushing for it:
Rep. Metcalf authored the bill with support from Reps. Ashby, McQueeney, Bucy, and Curry, and Sen. Bettencourt carried it in the Senate. Tourism advocates, including the Texas Travel Alliance, testified in favor.

Who benefits:
Tourism and event industries gain from longer evening daylight. Families and workers benefit from a consistent yearly schedule with fewer disruptions.

Who gets left out or exposed:
Health organizations like the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Save Standard Time raised concerns about darker winter mornings and potential safety risks. There are no local opt-outs or regional exceptions.

Why this matters long term:
If Congress acts, the change will take effect automatically, locking in one year-round time for Texas. It simplifies scheduling but ends public debate on whether daylight saving or standard time is best for health and safety.

What to watch next:
Congress must first grant states the authority to adopt permanent daylight saving time. If that happens, Texans will need clear notice and coordination to ensure a smooth statewide transition.

Bottom line:
HB 1393 is a straightforward, low-risk move toward stability and consistency in timekeeping. It costs nothing, adds no bureaucracy, and leaves the final trigger with Congress.

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