SAN ANTONIO --

Bob and weave snooze buttons. We've sprung forward, and with the loss of sleep, something needs to be punched.

We have the Germans to thank for the WWI-era time theory, and depending on your daylight saving opinion; thanks may also be due to Texas lawmakers wanting to take the spring out of "springing forward."

Under HB 150, Rep. Dan Flynn, R-Canton, proposes Texas join Hawaii and Arizona and let the sun forever set on the energy-saving practice. The bill is scheduled of a public hearing this Wednesday.

In another proposal, Rep. James White, R-Woodville, calls for a studious approach. HB 363 would create the Texas Task Force on Daylight Saving Time to "conduct a study and develop recommendations on the efficacy of the continuation of daylight saving time in this state."

Only well-lit time will tell if the efforts pass before the end of the regular session June 1, and until then, stay alert.

Studies show that the lost hour of sleep can lead to cluster headaches, an increase in suicides as well as both traffic and workplace accidents. 
 
Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1.