Understanding the February 2025 Standard Possession Order in Texas

Hello everyone! Welcome to this month’s discussion of the Texas Standard Possession Order for February 2025. This is a fairly straightforward month, with just one potential holiday to consider. Let’s break it down.

Thursday Periods of Possession

Non-custodial parents will have possession on the following Thursdays in February:

• February 6th
• February 13th
• February 20th
• February 27th

Weekend Periods of Possession

February 2025 follows the typical Standard Possession Order pattern:

• The last Friday of January (January 31st) was a fifth Friday, which means the non-custodial parent had possession.
• This means the next Friday, February 7th, is the first Friday of the month, and the non-custodial parent will have possession again, resulting in back-to-back weekends.
• The third Friday of the month, February 21st, is also designated for the non-custodial parent.
• The custodial parent will have possession on the second and fourth Fridays, which fall on February 14th and February 28th.

Holiday Consideration: President’s Day

The only holiday in February that might affect the schedule is President’s Day. However, even if schools observe it, the weekend in question (February 14th–16th) already belongs to the custodial parent. As a result, the provision that extends a weekend due to a holiday does not apply this month.

Final Thoughts

Overall, February 2025 is a simple month when it comes to the Texas Standard Possession Order. With no major disruptions or schedule changes, parents can plan accordingly without any surprises. If you have any questions about possession schedules, be sure to consult your attorney or review your specific court order.

That’s it for this month! See you in March for our next breakdown of the Texas Standard Possession Order.