Hello everyone—Chris Schmiedeke here. It’s official: summer is over and we’re back to the school-year routine. September brings us fully back under the regular Texas Standard Possession Order (SPO), so let’s walk through what this month looks like.
(And yes—that was Dakota you saw in the video!)
Thursdays Are Back
During the summer, Thursday visitation doesn’t apply. But now that school is back in session, Thursday visits resume for the non-custodial parent.
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In September 2025, those dates are: September 4, 11, 18, and 25.
So if you’re the non-custodial parent, plan on seeing your child every Thursday this month.
Weekend Possession in September
Under the Texas SPO, the non-custodial parent gets the first, third, and fifth weekends of the month. September 2025 creates a unique situation:
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August 29, 2025 was the fifth Friday of August.
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September 5, 2025 is the first Friday of September.
This means the non-custodial parent gets back-to-back weekends:
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August 29–September 1 (Labor Day weekend, see below)
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September 5–7
In addition, the non-custodial parent also gets the third Friday of the month:
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September 19–21
The custodial parent, on the other hand, has the second and fourth weekends:
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September 12–14
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September 26–28
Labor Day Weekend Extension
The big holiday this month is Labor Day, which falls on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Under the SPO, when a holiday falls on a Monday (or a Friday), it can extend a regular weekend possession. This rule is explained in the “weekend extended by holiday” paragraph of the SPO.
For September 2025, this means:
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The non-custodial parent’s August 29–31 weekend extends through Monday, September 1 at 6 p.m.
So instead of returning the child on Sunday evening, the non-custodial parent returns them on Monday evening.
Key Takeaways for September 2025
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Thursdays are back—non-custodial parents get September 4, 11, 18, and 25.
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Back-to-back weekends happen at the transition from August to September.
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The non-custodial parent has the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Fridays (September 5, 19, and August 29 rolling into September).
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The custodial parent has the 2nd and 4th Fridays (September 12 and 26).
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Labor Day extends the weekend for the non-custodial parent through Monday, September 1 at 6 p.m.
September is a relatively straightforward month under the Texas Standard Possession Order, but it does highlight how month-to-month transitions and holidays can affect the schedule.
I’ll be back in October to walk through the SPO for that month—including how Halloween plays into possession.
👉 If you have questions about enforcing or modifying your Texas Standard Possession Order, the Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke is here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.