# Texas Democrat proposes replacing Confederate Heroes Day with Election Day holiday

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/democrat-lawmaker-in-newly-blue-texas-unveils-plan-to-stop-states-annual-celebration-of-confederate-leaders/
- Published: 2026-11-10T22:58:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T23:12:38+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/us-politics/article-16282657/Democrat-Texas-state-celebration-Confederate-leaders.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Culture, Elections, Politics, Travel, World

## Key points

- John Bucy proposes replacing Confederate Heroes Day with an Election Day holiday.
- The change would apply in even-numbered years.
- Republicans have previously raised concerns about workplace productivity.

## Summary

Texas Democrat John Bucy III has proposed ending Confederate Heroes Day, observed each 19 January, and making Election Day a state holiday in even-numbered years. He says the change could make it easier for people to vote by giving them more time away from work; the proposal also renews debate over how the state commemorates Confederate leaders.

The partial holiday was designated in 1973 to honour Confederate President Jefferson Davis and General Robert E. Lee, with state employees allowed to take paid leave. Republicans have previously opposed replacing it, citing work productivity and an existing law that gives voters two hours off to cast ballots. The proposal is due to return when the legislative session begins on 12 January, amid a reported Democratic shift in Texas politics, though Republicans still hold a majority in the state Senate.

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