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Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday. But Is It Time For It To End?

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Posted on March 8, 2019 · Here in Texas, State Sen. Paul Bettencourt of Houston has filed a joint resolution calling for Texans to vote on the elimination of Daylight Saving Time.

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