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Texas House Bill HB123

Texas 2021 - 87th 3rd C.S.

Texas House Bill HB123

Caption

Relating to observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round based on the results of a statewide referendum.

Impact

The implementation of HB 123 could significantly alter the way time is regulated and observed in Texas. If a majority votes in favor of either standard or daylight saving time during the proposed referendum, the corresponding section of the bill would take effect. This change may also require adjustments in various sectors, including education, transportation, and business operations that rely on accurate timekeeping. Such a shift would reflect Texas’s autonomy in determining its time observance policies, potentially setting a precedent for other states to follow.

Summary

House Bill 123 addresses the issue of time observance in Texas by proposing a statewide referendum to let voters choose between year-round standard time or year-round daylight saving time. The bill outlines necessary amendments to the Government Code, specifically adding provisions that exempt Texas from certain federal regulations regarding daylight saving time. Furthermore, the legislation is designed to allow flexibility in adopting either time format based on voter preference, thereby seeking public input on a matter that affects all Texans.

Contention

One notable point of contention regarding HB 123 is centered around the implications of adopting year-round daylight saving time versus maintaining standard time. Proponents of extended daylight saving time argue that it can benefit economic activities by providing more daylight during working hours, which can enhance productivity and leisure opportunities. In contrast, opponents may express concerns regarding health implications, as the time change could affect people’s circadian rhythms and overall well-being. Additionally, the dependence on federal approval for the enactment of year-round daylight saving time could pose logistical challenges, which skeptics of the bill highlight.

Companion Bills

TX HJR17

Enabling for Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round based on the results of a statewide referendum.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1297

Relating to observing standard time year-round and authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

TX HB1931

Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

TX HB1101

Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

TX HJR100

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

TX HJR80

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

TX SJR68

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

TX HB1425

Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing daylight saving time year-round.

TX HJR82

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing daylight saving time year-round.

TX SJR86

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing year-round standard time or daylight saving time and authorizing the legislature to enact legislation that gives effect to the preferred option.

TX HJR22

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring this state to observe daylight saving time year-round.

Similar Bills

TX SB1297

Relating to observing standard time year-round and authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

TX SB64

Relating to observing standard time year-round and authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

TX SB2029

Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing year-round standard time or daylight saving time.

TX HB1931

Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

TX HB1101

Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

TX SB471

Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

TX HB1405

Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

TX HB3784

Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.