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If the final day falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next day that is not a weekend or a legal holiday.\r\nThe term legal holiday is now defined in the contract as the following holidays described in the Texas Government Code:\r\n\r\n\tNew Year\u2019s Day (January 1)\r\n\tMartin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January)\r\n\tPresident\u2019s Day (third Monday in February)\r\n\tMemorial Day (last Monday in May)\r\n\tEmancipation Day in Texas (June 19)\r\n\tIndependence Day (July 4)\r\n\tVeterans Day (November 11)\r\n\tThanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)\r\n\tFriday after Thanksgiving Day\r\n\tChristmas Day (December 25)\r\n\r\nThe final day can move in transactions that use the following eight contracts:\r\n\r\n\tUnimproved Property Contract (TXR 1607, TREC 9-18)\r\n\tOne to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale) (TXR 1601, TREC 20-19)\r\n\tNew Home Contract (Incomplete Construction) (TXR 1603, TREC 23-20)\r\n\tNew Home Contract (Completed Construction) (TXR 1604, TREC 24-20)\r\n\tFarm &amp; Ranch Contract (TXR 1701, TREC 25-17)\r\n\tResidential Condominium Contract (Resale) (TXR 1605, TREC 30-18)\r\n\tNew Residential Condominium Contract (Complete Construction) (TXR 1608)\r\n\tNew Residential Condominium Contract (Incomplete Construction) (TXR 1609)\r\n\r\nOther contract deadlines do not change if the final day falls on a weekend or legal holiday.\u00a0","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQ: What are the legal holidays that move the deadline for delivering the earnest money and option fee?Unique among contract deadlines, the final day for delivery of the earnest money and option fee can move depending on the day. 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