Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 24.001–24.011 § 24.0042
COMPUTATION OF TIME.
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Sec. 24.0042. COMPUTATION OF TIME. A period of time prescribed by this chapter:(1) does not include the day of the event that begins the period;(2) includes Saturdays, Sundays, and state or federal holidays;(3) includes the last day of the period; and(4) if the last day of the period is a Saturday, Sunday, or state or federal holiday, is extended so that the last day of the period is the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or state or federal holiday. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (S.B. 38), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2026.
Section 24.0042 of the Texas Property Code establishes how deadlines are counted under Chapter 24, which governs eviction (forcible entry and detainer) proceedings. The day that triggers a deadline is not counted, but Saturdays, Sundays, and state or federal holidays are included in the count—unless the final day of a period falls on one of those days, in which case the deadline automatically shifts to the next regular business day. This rule applies uniformly to all time periods prescribed by Chapter 24, effective January 1, 2026.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers handling eviction-related notices and filings under Chapter 24 generally track deadlines carefully using the counting method established in § 24.0042: starting the count on the day after the triggering event, including weekends and holidays in the tally, and noting when a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday so they can recognize that it extends to the next business day. Operators familiar with this rule tend to build their notice and filing timelines around it to avoid procedural missteps. Consulting a licensed Texas attorney when preparing eviction-related documents is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 24.0042, tenants involved in Chapter 24 eviction proceedings benefit from the same deadline-counting rules that apply to all parties—meaning a deadline that lands on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday automatically moves to the next business day, which can affect how long a tenant has to respond to a notice or court filing. Understanding how these time periods are calculated can be important when reviewing any notice received from a landlord. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services in Texas can help explain how § 24.0042 applies to specific notices or court deadlines a tenant may be facing.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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