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Congress Votes on Permanent DST | Texas News
Congress just passed a historic vote to make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide, with the Sunshine Protection Act clearing the House 308 to 117 — now heading to the Senate. This isn’t the first time the idea has surfaced, but this time, momentum is building, especially in states like Texas that already want the change. Meanwhile, a competing bill proposes keeping Standard Time permanent while letting states opt into DST — a science-backed approach arguing morning light is better for kids’ sleep. The debate is heating up: permanent DST or flexible standard time? Congress may finally be…
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