November 01, 2025

When calculating deadlines for my buyer in the One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale), should I include weekend days or federal holidays?

Yes, when calculating deadlines in the One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale) (TXR 1601, TREC 20-18), use calendar days, not business days, unless the provision specifically states otherwise. For example, when calculating deadlines for the delivery of the earnest money and the termination option fee, use calendar days. However, the One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale) allows that if the final day for delivery of those funds falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline is moved to the next day that is not a weekend or legal holiday. The rest of the contract deadlines do not change if the final day falls on a weekend or holiday.