If there’s one thing most people in the U.S. agree on, it’s this — changing the clocks twice a year is frustrating. The switch between Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time every spring and fall messes with sleep, schedules, and daily routines. Now, lawmakers including Texas Senator Ted Cruz want to put an end to it.
But here’s the tricky part — no one can agree on which time to keep.
Ted Cruz Supports Ending the Time Change
During a recent Senate hearing, Senator Ted Cruz and other members of Congress discussed a bill often referred to as “Lock the Clock.” The goal is to stop the twice-a-year time changes and stick to one permanent time system.
Cruz admitted that both options — keeping Daylight Saving Time all year or switching permanently to Standard Time — have real pros and cons.
“There are very real and complicated issues and countervailing arguments on both sides,” Cruz said. “There is widespread agreement on locking the clock … but the reason we’re holding these hearings is because these are real arguments and they have real impacts on people.”
Experts Are Split: Daylight vs. Standard Time
Lawmakers heard from several experts, and the opinions were mixed. Some said that Daylight Saving Time would give people more sunlight in the evening, which could help reduce energy use and boost mental health. Others argued that Standard Time is more natural for the body and better for sleep and health overall.
Even the White House reportedly called the issue “50/50,” meaning it’s too close to call and too divided to take action right now.
No Time Change Fix Coming Soon for Texas or the U.S.
Although many Americans want a solution, the government doesn’t seem close to making a decision. Until both sides can agree on whether to stay on Standard or Daylight Saving Time, nothing will change.
So when fall 2025 comes around, Texans and the rest of the country can expect to “fall back” an hour once again — just like always.