https://www.reddit.com/r/texas/comments/1j7a121/can_we_get_rid_of_daylight_savings_changes/
created by iskippedlegdae on 09/03/2025 at 15:30 UTC
445 upvotes, 57 top-level comments (showing 25)
I’m tired.
Comment by LittleCeizures at 09/03/2025 at 15:35 UTC
282 upvotes, 4 direct replies
It is brought up every session in the legislature and then dies a quiet death.
Comment by JohnSpikeKelly at 09/03/2025 at 17:11 UTC
15 upvotes, 0 direct replies
My vote is to keep DST. I prefer to lighter evenings.
I don't see it happening though.
Comment by dtown123 at 09/03/2025 at 16:03 UTC
45 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I’m fine with ditching it - but let’s do it as a country. It’s going to break a lot of computer systems and each state having their own DST policy will be annoying. Anybody who does business with Arizona from outside the state knows it’s a pain.
Comment by AJayBee3000 at 09/03/2025 at 15:36 UTC
70 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Call your rep. And good luck trying to get through to the Republicans now hiding from their constituents.
“Recent bills that would make daylight saving time the national year-round standard have languished in committee after being introduced in January. Officials have vowed to put an end to the procedure, including President Donald Trump, who said in a Truth Social post in December that “the Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate daylight saving time.””
Comment by Important-Internal33 at 09/03/2025 at 16:04 UTC
34 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I'd get rid of standard time. I hate spending all my daylight hours at work.
Comment by Bring_cookies at 09/03/2025 at 16:06 UTC
24 upvotes, 2 direct replies
New idea, how about we adjust permanently but only a half hour. Then everyone gets something and it's right smack in the middle of the two different times.
Comment by DingGratz at 09/03/2025 at 15:47 UTC
27 upvotes, 1 direct replies
We can't even get weed and porn.
Comment by No_Ordinary_3799 at 09/03/2025 at 15:47 UTC
48 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Please. I second this so much. All the research has been done and proven to show that dst is so bad for us! I prefer the standard time.
Comment by Im_a_computer-y_guy at 09/03/2025 at 16:17 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I agree. Arizona did it. Someone needs to make some calls.
Comment by Prize_Instance_1416 at 09/03/2025 at 15:53 UTC
14 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I thought this said lose DJT at first and was thrilled.
Yes my wife complaining about it twice a year is enough for me.
Comment by Netprincess at 09/03/2025 at 16:14 UTC
10 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I just moved to AZ and love the fact I don't have DST.
People you really don't even notice it.
Comment by Tdanger78 at 09/03/2025 at 16:22 UTC
9 upvotes, 0 direct replies
They’ve tried but it never passes. They have more important fish to fry like going after the one or two M to F trans athletes or projecting their own kiddie diddling onto LGBTQ and stopping trans from using the bathroom they identify with.
Comment by Johnny_Jaga at 09/03/2025 at 16:43 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
My complaint is folks who argue that they do not want their kids walking to school in the dark. Which is a valid concern. But, I would suggest that schools should adjust their operating hours.
Comment by hashtag-adulting at 09/03/2025 at 16:48 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
If there's anything as predictable as DST, it's people advocating for ending DST each year after it occurs.
Comment by chrispg26 at 09/03/2025 at 15:38 UTC
7 upvotes, 0 direct replies
The state is only allowed to be on ST federally, like Arizona.
There will be more daylight at the end of the day going toward summer regardless because of the position of the earth.
Comment by jimbswim at 09/03/2025 at 15:39 UTC
18 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Lose DST
Comment by CostRains at 10/03/2025 at 09:37 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
We already tried that once (I think in 1974). It didn't even last a whole year before people revolted.
But those who don't study history are bound to repeat it.
Comment by bigedthebad at 09/03/2025 at 18:38 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
There is a problem few people think of.
Every computer in the country has to be updated to reflect the new time changes. That is not as big a problem as it used to be but it’s still a thing.
Comment by rsgreddit at 09/03/2025 at 21:37 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I’m just going to tell you why DST is still around:
The Chamber of Commerces, tourism industry, and professional sports (especially Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer) and all have a vested interest in profiting while the sun is up later in the day.
Comment by cnull at 09/03/2025 at 22:24 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Wait til tomorrow...
Comment by BuildingOne7379 at 10/03/2025 at 00:03 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Why do we have to keep fucking with time to appease one side or the other? God damn snowflakes on both sides. Greeks, Romans, Native Americans all dealt with and accepted natural cycles. So it’s fucking dark later and then lesser at some point in the year. Why is it that society tells us to pull up our bootstraps and deal with the bullshit we are dealing with but we can’t deal with the rhythm of nature?
Comment by JerryTexas52 at 10/03/2025 at 15:33 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Same here. It takes weeks for me to feel back to normal after DST kicks in.
Comment by agreenspacemarine at 10/03/2025 at 19:44 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I'm probably in the minority here but I'd prefer to stick to standard time. I'm a morning person, typically don't stay out past 10 PM these days, and just find it jarring when it's still dark as hell waking up at 6 AM and then the sun is still shining bright at 8 PM when I'm trying to wind down for the day. Standard time FTW.
Comment by EtiennedeWilde at 09/03/2025 at 15:50 UTC
6 upvotes, 2 direct replies
This was tested throughout the country back in the 70s. Please research it. I'll save you some trouble
Comment by chitoatx at 09/03/2025 at 16:58 UTC
4 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I’d rather have more daylight after work but the last time the Texas Legislature discussed this they wanted to regular time permanent which would be terrible.
I can care less if I have to drive to work in the dark but I’d rather have daylight after work to do outside activities / exercise and get some Vitamin D.