State Bills: Texas

Texas HB1393 Daylight Saving Time

Texas HB1393 was signed into law on June 20, 2025, establishing daylight saving time as the year-round standard time for the state. The bill passed the House 133-11 and the Senate 31-0 after bipartisan sponsorship. This change requires federal authorization under existing federal law governing time zones.

Hemp Product Regulation Vetoed

Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed SB3 on June 22, 2025, blocking comprehensive hemp product regulation that would have required occupational licenses and permits for businesses handling consumable hemp products and hemp-derived cannabinoids. The bill, which passed both chambers after extensive amendment, would have imposed fees, created criminal offenses, and authorized administrative penalties for violations.

Texas HB2 Public Education and School Finance Legislation

Texas Governor signed HB2 into law, effective June 20, 2025. The bill relates to public education and public school finance in Texas, representing a significant revision to how the state funds public schools. The legislation passed the 89th Legislature with broad bipartisan support after Senate amendments.