HB 3033, passed during the regular legislative session, amended the Public Information Act (PIA) by limiting the number of “nonbusiness” days for school districts. The statute expressly limits nonbusiness day exclusions to weekend days, national and state holidays, and the Friday or Monday after a holiday which falls on a weekend and is earlier/later observed. However, it does allow boards to designate up to ten days that will be considered “non-business days” for purposes of calculating PIA timelines. To help you calculate your deadlines under these new rules, we have come up with a nifty calculator chart. Fill in the days that your board designates as “non-business” and hang it on the wall. It will make your life easier, and at Walsh Gallegos, that’s what we’re all about. The WG PIA Timeline Calculator is attached here. If you have questions on what counts as a holiday, whether State, Federal or optional, or any other questions about calculating your PIA deadlines, give one of our attorneys a call at the numbers listed below: Amarillo Office ̶ 888.622.6864 Austin Office – 800.252.3405 Houston Office – 888.565.6864 Irving Office – 800.231.4207 Rio Grande Valley Office – 866.770.6864 San Antonio Office – 800.232.9169 Albuquerque Office – 800.771.6864 This email update was prepared by Walsh Gallegos attorney Elizabeth Neally and law clerk Greg Fink and is provided as a benefit of the Walsh Gallegos retainer program. The information in this email was created by Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson P.C. It is intended to be used for general information only and is not to be considered specific legal advice. If specific legal advice is sought, consult an attorney. | 
