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TX Govt Code § 508.045 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter B. Board of Pardons and Paroles|Section 508.045. Parole Panels

Sec. 508.045.  PAROLE PANELS.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 508.046, board members and parole commissioners shall act in panels composed of three in matters of:(1)  release on parole;(2)  release to mandatory supervision;  and(3)  revocation of parole or mandatory supervision.(b)  The presiding officer shall designate the composition of each panel and shall designate panels composed of at least one board member and any combination of board members and parole commissioners.(c)  A parole panel may:(1)  grant, deny, or revoke parole;(2)  revoke mandatory supervision;  and(3)  conduct parole revocation hearings and mandatory supervision revocation hearings.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 11.13, eff. Jan. 11, 2004.|
TX Govt Code § 508.046 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter B. Board of Pardons and Paroles|Section 508.046. Extraordinary Vote Required

Sec. 508.046.  EXTRAORDINARY VOTE REQUIRED.  To release on parole an inmate who was convicted of an offense under Section 20A.03, 21.02, 21.11(a)(1), or 22.021, Penal Code, or who is required under Section 508.145(c) to serve 35 calendar years before becoming eligible for release on parole, all members of the board must vote on the release on parole of the inmate, and at least two-thirds of the members must vote in favor of the release on parole.  A member of the board may not vote on the release unless the member first receives a copy of a written report from the department on the probability that the inmate would commit an offense after being released on parole.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 787 (S.B. 60), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 593 (H.B. 8), Sec. 3.38, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (H.B. 3000), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 508.047 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter B. Board of Pardons and Paroles|Section 508.047. Meetings

Sec. 508.047.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The members of the board shall meet at least once in each quarter of the calendar year at a site determined by the presiding officer.(b)  The members of the board are not required to meet as a body to perform the members' duties in clemency matters.(c)  A majority of each parole panel constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the panel's business.  A panel's decision must be by majority vote.(d)  The members of a parole panel are not required to meet as a body to perform the members' duties, except to conduct a hearing under Section 508.281.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 10.15, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 11.14, eff. Jan. 11, 2004.|
TX Govt Code § 508.048 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter B. Board of Pardons and Paroles|Section 508.048. Subpoenas

Sec. 508.048.  SUBPOENAS.  (a)  A parole panel may issue a subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness or the production of any record, book, paper, or document the panel considers necessary for investigation of the case of a person before the panel.(b)  A member of the board may sign a subpoena and administer an oath.(c)  A peace officer, parole officer, or community supervision and corrections department officer may serve the subpoena in the same manner as similar process in a court of record having original jurisdiction of criminal actions is served.(d)  A person who testifies falsely, fails to appear when subpoenaed, or fails or refuses to produce material under the subpoena is subject to the same orders and penalties to which a person taking those actions before a court is subject.(e)  On application of the board, a court of record having original jurisdiction of criminal actions may compel the attendance of a witness, the production of material, or the giving of testimony before the board, by an attachment for contempt or in the same manner as the court may otherwise compel the production of evidence.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 508.0481 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter B. Board of Pardons and Paroles|Section 508.0481. Victim's Right to Representation

Sec. 508.0481.  VICTIM'S RIGHT TO REPRESENTATION.  (a)  If a victim, close relative of a deceased victim, or guardian of a victim is required by a subpoena issued under Section 508.048 to appear at a hearing, the victim, relative, or guardian is entitled to representation by counsel at the hearing.(b)  This section does not require the state to provide representation by counsel to a victim, close relative of a deceased victim, or guardian of a victim.(c)  In this section, "victim," "close relative of a deceased victim," and "guardian of a victim" have the meanings assigned by Section 508.117.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1034, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 508.049 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter B. Board of Pardons and Paroles|Section 508.049. Mission Statement

Sec. 508.049.  MISSION STATEMENT.  (a)  The board, after consultation with the governor and the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, shall adopt a mission statement that reflects the responsibilities for the operation of the parole process that are assigned to the board, the division, the department, or the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.(b)  The board shall include in the mission statement a description of specific locations at which the board intends to conduct business related to the operation of the parole process.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 10.16, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 11.15, eff. Jan. 11, 2004.|
TX Govt Code § 508.050 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter B. Board of Pardons and Paroles|Section 508.050. Report to Governor

Sec. 508.050.  REPORT TO GOVERNOR.  (a)  On request of the governor, the board shall investigate a person being considered by the governor for:(1)  pardon;(2)  commutation of sentence;(3)  reprieve;(4)  remission of fine;  or(5)  forfeiture.(b)  The board shall report to the governor on its investigation and make recommendations about the person to the governor.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 508.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter B. Board of Pardons and Paroles|Section 508.051. Sunset Provision

Sec. 508.051.  SUNSET PROVISION.  The Board of Pardons and Paroles is subject to review under Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act), but is not abolished under that chapter.  The board shall be reviewed during the period in which the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is reviewed.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 10.17, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 508.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter B. Board of Pardons and Paroles|Section 508.052. Computers; Office Space; Other Equipment

Sec. 508.052.  COMPUTERS;  OFFICE SPACE;  OTHER EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The department by interagency contract may provide to the board necessary computer equipment and computer access to all computerized records and physical access to all printed records in the custody of the department that are related to the duties and functions of the board.(b)  The department by interagency contract may provide to the board necessary and appropriate:(1)  office space at locations designated by the presiding officer of the board;  and(2)  utilities and communications equipment.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 508.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter B. Board of Pardons and Paroles|Section 508.053. Use of Technology

Sec. 508.053.  USE OF TECHNOLOGY.  The board shall implement a policy requiring the board to use appropriate technological solutions to improve the board's ability to perform its functions.  The policy must ensure that the public is able to interact with the board on the Internet.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 36, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 508.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter B. Board of Pardons and Paroles|Section 508.054. Records of Complaints

Sec. 508.054.  RECORDS OF COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The board shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on complaints filed with the board.  The board shall maintain information about parties to the complaint, the subject matter of the complaint, a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint, and its disposition.(b)  The board shall make information available describing its procedures for complaint investigation and resolution.(c)  The board shall periodically notify the complaint parties of the status of the complaint until final disposition.(d)  This section does not apply to a complaint about an individual parole determination or clemency recommendation.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 36, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 508.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter B. Board of Pardons and Paroles|Section 508.055. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Sec. 508.055.  NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.  (a)  The board shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:(1)  negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008 for the adoption of board rules; and(2)  appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009 to assist in the resolution of internal disputes under the board's jurisdiction.(b)  The board's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.(c)  The board shall designate a trained person to:(1)  coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);(2)  serve as a resource for any training needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and(3)  collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the board.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 36, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 508.081 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter C. Representation of Inmates|Section 508.081. Definitions

Sec. 508.081.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Compensation" has the meaning assigned by Section 305.002.(2)  "Inmate" includes:(A)  an administrative releasee;(B)  an inmate imprisoned in the institutional division; and(C)  a person confined in a county jail awaiting:(i)  transfer to the institutional division; or(ii)  a revocation hearing.(3)  "Represent" means to directly or indirectly contact in person or by telephone, facsimile transmission, or correspondence a member or employee of the board or an employee of the department on behalf of an inmate.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 126 (H.B. 719), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 508.082 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter C. Representation of Inmates|Section 508.082. Rules

Sec. 508.082.  RULES.  The board shall adopt rules relating to:(1)  the submission and presentation of information and arguments to the board, a parole panel, and the department for and in behalf of an inmate;  and(2)  the time, place, and manner of contact between a person representing an inmate and:(A)  a member of the board or a parole commissioner;(B)  an employee of the board;  or(C)  an employee of the department.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 10.18, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 11.16, eff. Jan. 11, 2004.|
TX Govt Code § 508.083 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter C. Representation of Inmates|Section 508.083. Eligibility to Represent Inmates

Sec. 508.083.  ELIGIBILITY TO REPRESENT INMATES.  (a)  A person who represents an inmate for compensation must:(1)  be an attorney licensed in this state;  and(2)  register with the division.(b)  A person serving as a member or employee of the board or the Texas Board of Criminal Justice may not, before the second anniversary of the date the person ceases to be a board member or employee:(1)  represent any person in a matter before the board or a parole panel;  or(2)  receive compensation for services rendered on behalf of any person regarding a matter pending before the board or a parole panel.(c)  A person, other than a person subject to Subsection (b), who is employed by the department may not, before the second anniversary of the date the person terminates service with the department:(1)  represent an inmate in a matter before the board or a parole panel;  or(2)  receive compensation for services rendered on behalf of any person regarding a matter pending before the board or a parole panel.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch 1007, Sec. 2.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1007, Sec. 1, 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 508.084 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter C. Representation of Inmates|Section 508.084. Fee Affidavit

Sec. 508.084.  FEE AFFIDAVIT.  (a)  A person required to register under Section 508.083, before the person first contacts a member of the board, an employee of the board, or an employee of the department on behalf of an inmate, shall file a fee affidavit with the department in a form prescribed by the department for each inmate the person represents for compensation.(b)  The fee affidavit must be written and verified and contain a statement of:(1)  the registrant's full name and address;(2)  the registrant's normal business, business phone number, and business address;(3)  the full name of any former member or employee of the board or the Texas Board of Criminal Justice or any former employee of the department with whom the registrant:(A)  is associated;(B)  has a relationship as an employer or employee;  or(C)  maintains a contractual relationship to provide services;(4)  the full name and institutional identification number of the inmate the registrant represents;(5)  the amount of compensation the registrant has received or expects to receive in exchange for the representation;  and(6)  the name of the person providing the compensation.(c)  If a registrant receives compensation in excess of the amount reported on the fee affidavit, the registrant shall file with the department, not later than the fifth day after the date the registrant receives compensation in excess of the reported amount, a supplemental fee affidavit in a form prescribed by the department indicating the total amount of compensation received for representing the inmate.(d)  For each fee affidavit and supplemental fee affidavit received, the department shall:(1)  keep a copy of the affidavit in a central location;  and(2)  not later than the third day after the date the affidavit is filed, place a copy of the affidavit in the inmate's file that is reviewed by a parole panel or the board.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 508.085 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter C. Representation of Inmates|Section 508.085. Representation Summary Form

Sec. 508.085.  REPRESENTATION SUMMARY FORM.  (a)  A person required to register under Section 508.083 shall, for each calendar year in which the person represents an inmate, file a representation summary form with the division on a form prescribed by the division.(b)  The form must be filed not later than January 31 of the year succeeding the year for which the report is filed and must include a statement of:(1)  the registrant's full name and address;(2)  the registrant's normal business, business phone number, and business address;(3)  the full name of any former member or employee of the board or the Texas Board of Criminal Justice or any former employee of the department with whom the registrant:(A)  is associated;(B)  has a relationship as an employer or employee;  or(C)  maintains a contractual relationship to provide services;(4)  the full name and institutional identification number of each inmate the registrant represented in the previous calendar year;  and(5)  the amount of compensation the registrant has received for representing each inmate in the previous calendar year.(c)  A person who files a form under this section and for whom the information required for the form has changed shall, not later than the 10th day after the date the information changes, file a supplemental statement with the division indicating the change.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 508.086 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter C. Representation of Inmates|Section 508.086. Criminal Penalties

Sec. 508.086.  CRIMINAL PENALTIES.  (a)  A former member or employee of the board or the Texas Board of Criminal Justice or a former employee of the department commits an offense if the former member or employee violates Section 508.083(b), (c), or (d).(b)  A person who represents an inmate for compensation commits an offense if the person is not an attorney licensed in this state.(c)  A person who is required to file an affidavit under Section 508.084(a) or (c) or a form or statement under Section 508.085 commits an offense if the person fails to file the affidavit, form, or statement.(d)  An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor.  An offense under Subsection (b) or (c) is a Class C misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 508.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter D. Pardons and Paroles Division|Section 508.111. Director

Sec. 508.111.  DIRECTOR.  (a)  The executive director shall hire the director of the division.(b)  The director is responsible for the administration of the division.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 508.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter D. Pardons and Paroles Division|Section 508.112. Duty of Division

Sec. 508.112.  DUTY OF DIVISION.  The division is responsible for the investigation and supervision of all releasees.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 508.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter D. Pardons and Paroles Division|Section 508.113. Parole Officers, Supervisors: Qualifications

Sec. 508.113.  PAROLE OFFICERS, SUPERVISORS:  QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  This subsection and Subsection (b) apply only to a person employed as a parole officer or supervisor on or before September 1, 1990.  A person may not be employed as a parole officer or supervisor, or be responsible for investigating or supervising a releasee, unless the person has:(1)  four years of successfully completed education in an accredited college or university;(2)  two years of full-time paid employment in responsible correctional work with adults or juveniles or in a related field;  and(3)  any other qualifications that may be specified by the director.(b)  Additional experience in a category described by Subsection (a)(2) may be substituted year for year for the required college education, with a maximum substitution of two years.(c)  The director shall establish qualifications for parole officers and supervisors that are the same as qualifications for community supervision and corrections department officers imposed by Section 76.005.  A person may not begin employment as a parole officer or supervisor after September 1, 1990, unless the person meets the qualifications established by the director.(d)  A person who is serving as a peace officer or as a prosecuting attorney may not act as a parole officer or be responsible for supervising a releasee.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 508.1131 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision|Subchapter D. Pardons and Paroles Division|Section 508.1131. Salary Career Ladder for Parole Officers

Sec. 508.1131.  SALARY CAREER LADDER FOR PAROLE OFFICERS.  (a)  The executive director shall adopt a salary career ladder for parole officers.  The salary career ladder must base a parole officer's salary on the officer's classification and years of service with the department.(b)  For purposes of the salary schedule, the department shall classify all parole officer positions as Parole Officer I, Parole Officer II, Parole Officer III, Parole Officer IV, or Parole Officer V.(c)  Under the salary career ladder adopted under Subsection (a), a parole officer to whom the schedule applies and who received an overall evaluation of at least satisfactory in the officer's most recent annual evaluation is entitled to an annual salary increase, during each of the officer's first 10 years of service in a designated parole officer classification as described by Subsection (b), equal to one-tenth of the difference between:(1)  the officer's current annual salary; and(2)  the minimum annual salary of a parole officer in the next highest classification.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 37, eff. June 15, 2007.|