Active/Inactive..flipped?

I have a slide that is 3 seconds long.

When I insert a text entry box it automatically shows up on the timeline as active for 1.5, then inactive for 1.5.

When I preview my slide the text box does not show up until after 1.5 seconds.

I cannot figure out how to have it appear when the slide starts or why there is a 1.5 second delay in showing it. Shouldn't it be visible during the "active" portion on the timeline?