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Business Days in the Texas Public Information Act

Learn how the Texas Public Information Act (PIA) defines a business day and when business days are relevant in responding to a PIA request.

House Bill 3033 (HB 3033), effective September 1, 2023, adds new Texas Government Code section 552.0031, which defines business day for purposes of the Texas Public Information Act (PIA). This article answers frequently asked questions about HB 3033 and calculating timelines when handling requests for public information.