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HB 1736

Relating to daylight saving time.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Charles Cunningham and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1736 proposes modifying Texas's daylight saving time observance, affecting when clocks change statewide twice yearly.

Referred to State Affairs
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Bill Summary · HB 1736

Legislative bill overview

HB 1736 addresses daylight saving time policy in Texas. Without access to the bill's specific text, it likely proposes either adopting permanent daylight saving time, permanent standard time, or modifying how Texas observes the time change that currently occurs twice yearly.

Why is this important

Daylight saving time affects work schedules, school start times, sleep patterns, and energy consumption for all Texans. The debate over permanent time observance involves tradeoffs between evening daylight (preferred by many) and morning daylight (important for safety and children's schedules), with research showing mixed effects on energy use and health.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal law constraints: Texas cannot adopt permanent daylight saving time without federal authorization under the Uniform Time Act; permanent standard time is federally permitted but requires specific procedures
  • Regional consistency: Any Texas change could create scheduling conflicts with bordering states and complicate interstate business and travel
  • Health and safety disagreements: Medical research shows mixed results on whether permanent time changes improve or harm public health, sleep patterns, and traffic safety

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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