Texas Clocks to Fall Back on November 1

Residents will return to standard time early Sunday morning as federal daylight saving plans remain stalled in Washington.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Forecasts

Bold flat-color editorial illustration of a brass pendulum weight, symbolizing the state's pause in its timekeeping policy. — Texas residents will revert to standard time on November 1, as federal law continues to block the state's move to permanent daylight saving. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Texas residents will turn their clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on November 1, 2026. This mandatory shift follows federal requirements that continue to block Texas from adopting its own year-round daylight saving time plan.

Why it matters

Although Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1393 in June 2025 to authorize permanent daylight saving time, federal law mandates that states using the practice must adhere to national start and end dates. Congress has not yet passed the necessary legislation to allow Texas to implement its local plan.

The time transition requires clocks to move back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. Permanent daylight saving time could potentially shift winter sunrise times in Dallas to approximately 8:30 a.m.

The players

Greg Abbott

He is the Governor of Texas who signed legislation aiming to establish permanent daylight saving time in the state.

The details

Under the Uniform Time Act, states are prohibited from unilaterally changing their timekeeping practices without federal authorization. Residents throughout the state should prepare to manually update time settings on household appliances and vehicle clocks.

June 2025: Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1393.
July 14, 2025: The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act.
July 15, 2025: The U.S. Senate received the Sunshine Protection Act.
November 1, 2026: Texas clocks return one hour at 2 a.m.
March 14, 2027: Daylight saving time returns.

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The Uniform Time Act mandates specific time change dates for states, which prevents Texas from implementing its own localized time schedule. This event confirms the state's continued compliance with the act while federal legislation remains stalled.

Residents should plan to manually adjust clocks in cars and older household appliances at 2 a.m. on November 1. Ensure all manual timekeeping devices are updated to reflect the return to standard time.

The takeaway

While Texas passed legislation to end the biannual clock change, the state remains bound by federal timekeeping mandates. Residents should anticipate the return of daylight saving time on March 14, 2027, unless new federal legislation is enacted.