• HB3033 Nonbusiness Day Calendars

    In 2023, the Texas Legislature passed HB3033 which amends Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code (Texas Public Information Act) by adding section 552.0031. The statute is effective September 1, 2023, and clarifies business days and requires the establishment of nonbusiness days under the Texas Public Information Act.

    The new statute defines ‘business day’ as a day other than a Saturday or Sunday, a national holiday, or a state holiday. Additionally, the new rule requires a government body to identify no more than 10 days each calendar year that the governmental body’s administrative offices are closed or operating with minimum staffing, as nonbusiness days.

    These days DO NOT count when calculating response deadlines.

    2024 Calendar Year - January 1-December 31, 2024

    1. Tuesday, January 2
    2. Wednesday, January 3
    3. Monday, March 11
    4. Tuesday, March 12
    5. Monday, July 1
    6. Tuesday, July 2
    7. Monday, November 25
    8. Tuesday, November 26
    9. Monday, December 23
    10. Friday, December 27

    2025 Calendar Year - January 1-December 31, 2025

    1. Thursday, January 2
    2. Friday, January 3
    3. Monday, March 10
    4. Tuesday, March 11
    5. Wednesday, July 2
    6. Thursday, July 3
    7. Monday, November 24
    8. Tuesday, November 25
    9. Tuesday, December 23
    10. Monday, December 29

    The recognized list of national and state holidays is identified in Texas Government Code 662.003. The Friday before or Monday after a national or state holiday is not a business day for the governmental body if the holiday occurs on a Saturday or Sunday and the governmental body observes that day on that Friday or Monday.

    National Holidays

    1. The 1st day of January
    2. The third Monday in January
    3. The third Monday in February
    4. The last Monday in May
    5. The 19th day of June
    6. The 4th day of July
    7. The first Monday in September
    8. The 11th day of November
    9. The fourth Thursday in November
    10. The 25th day of December

    State of Texas Holidays

    1. The 19th day in January
    2. The 2nd day of March
    3. The 21st day of April
    4. The 27th day of August
    5. The Friday after Thanksgiving Day
    6. The 24th day of December
    7. The 26th day of December