June 23, 2025 – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill that would establish “Texas Time,” a move to place the state on permanent daylight saving time. However, despite the bill’s signing, the change cannot take effect unless the U.S. Congress first amends federal law to allow states to make such a shift. Under the bill introduced by Conroe Republican Will Metcalf, the standard time in the state will be referred to as “Texas Time.” Under current federal regulations, states are only permitted to remain on standard time year-round unless Congress passes legislation granting...