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HB 3766

AN ACT relating to designating the third Monday in October of each year as

House Bill Bumgarner | Lalani
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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

Designates the third Monday in October as "Unplug Texas Day", encouraging residents to disconnect from electronic devices and reconnect with activities like play, creativity, friendship, adventure, and family time. State and local parks and recreation agencies are invited to coordinate programs and activities that promote recreational opportunities, aiming to help Texans step away from screens and engage in more personal, interactive experiences. The initiative will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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Bill Text

relating to designating the third Monday in October of each year as
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Subchapter C, Chapter 662, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 662.089 to read as follows:
Sec. 662.089.  UNPLUG TEXAS DAY.  (a)  The third Monday in
October of each year is Unplug Texas Day to encourage Texans to
unplug from their electronic devices and plug into play,
creativity, friendship, adventure, and family.
(b)  Unplug Texas Day may be regularly observed by
appropriate programs and activities coordinated by state and local
parks and recreation agencies and departments to promote the
recreational opportunities available at parks and other recreation
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to designating the third Monday in October of each year as