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Senate committee hears bill to make daylight saving time permanent in Texas
Summary
The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on HB 1393, which would have Texas observe daylight saving time year-round pending federal authorization. Supporters cited economic and safety benefits; opponents warned of dark winter mornings and urged permanent standard time. Public testimony closed and the bill was left pending.
The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard House Bill 1393, a measure that would keep Texas on daylight saving time year‑round pending federal authorization, but senators left the bill pending after hearing pro and con testimony.
Supporters told the committee the change would reduce confusion from biannual clock changes and benefit health, safety and commerce. "Adopting daylight savings time on a permanent basis can benefit Texans and travel and tourism businesses across the state in many ways," said Erica Boyd, president…
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