What Is A Standard Possession Order In Texas?

What is a standard possession order in Texas? A standard possession order (SPO) is a court-ordered schedule that determines how divorced or separated parents share time with their children. They are typically issued in cases where parents cannot agree on a custom schedule, and it sets a default arrangement for visitation (possession and access). Terms of the basic SPO allow the noncustodial parent to have visitation with the child for a couple of hours every Thursday night, as well as the 3rd and 5th weekend of each month, alternating holidays, and at least one month in the summer.