Relating to the creation and elimination of certain state holidays.

HB 2238 amends Texas law to define official state holidays, directly affecting state government operations and employees by establishing specific dates for paid holidays. The bill adds "Confederate Freedom Day" (January 19) to the list of state holidays, while maintaining existing holidays including Texas Independence Day (March 2), San Jacinto Day (April 21), Emancipation Day (June 19), LBJ Day (August 27), the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (December 24), and Boxing Day (December 26). It removes the previous reference to "Heroes Day" honoring Confederate figures and replaces it with the new holiday name. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, formalizing these dates for state agency closures and employee schedules.