89R1146 MCK-D
By: Schofield H.J.R. No. 62
A JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing a constitutional amendment requiring this state to
observe daylight saving time year-round.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Article XVI, Texas Constitution, is amended by
adding Section 74 to read as follows:
Sec. 74. (a) This state shall observe daylight saving time
year-round throughout the state.
(b) This section applies to all portions of the state,
regardless of time zone.
(c) If a court finds this state is not authorized by federal
law to implement this section, Subsections (a) and (b) of this
section have full force and effect on the date the United States
Congress enacts legislation that becomes law that authorizes this
state to observe daylight saving time as prescribed by this
section.
SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 4, 2025.
The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
proposition: "The constitutional amendment requiring this state to
observe daylight saving time year-round."