If the governor of Texas does not sign or veto a bill by a certain deadline, it
will automatically become law. How long is the deadline in Texas?
The deadline for the governor of Texas to sign or veto a bill is 10 days (not counting Sundays) after the bill is presented to the governor. If the governor takes no action during this period, the bill becomes law without the governor's signature. This is known as a "pocket veto."