Why does Texas still observe daylight saving time?

(NEXSTAR) - In just a few weeks, Americans in all but two states will be setting their clocks ahead one hour as daylight saving time begins. But why do Texans still have to change their clocks, despite state lawmakers discussing daylight saving time on multiple occasions?Under current federal law, a state can exempt itself from observing daylight saving time following action by the state's legislature, the National Conference of State Legislatures explains. States cannot, however, permanently ob