What is the role of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles?
The Board of Pardons and Paroles decides which eligible offenders to release on parole or discretionary mandatory supervision, and under what conditions. The Board uses research-based Parole Guidelines to assess each offender’s likelihood for a successful parole against the risk to society.
Can you email the Texas parole board?
You may contact the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) by e-mail at [email protected] or by mail at Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, PO Box 13401 Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 or contact their ombudsman by phone at (512) 406-5864.
How do I find someone on parole in Texas?
A: You may contact the Board of Pardons and Paroles status line in Austin at (844) 512-0461. Please have the offender’s name, TDCJ-CID number and/or date of birth available to assist the staff in obtaining the correct information. Or, review the results on the TDCJ Inmate Search/Parole Review Information website.
Who are the Texas parole board members?
About Us
- David Gutiérrez – Chair.
- Carmella Jones.
- James LaFavers.
- Brian Long.
- Marsha Moberley.
- Linda Molina.
- Ed Robertson.
Who is not eligible for parole in Texas?
People serving the following sentences are not eligible for parole: death sentences, sentences of life in prison without the possibility of parole, and. sentences for the crime of commission of continuous sexual abuse of a minor (Penal Code 21.02).
How long does the parole review process take in Texas?
approximately two to six months
The review process generally takes approximately two to six months to complete and those registered for notification with TDCJ Victim Services Division will receive notice of the TxBPP’s decision.
Who runs Texas prisons?
| Texas Department of Criminal Justice | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | BOT Complex, Huntsville |
| Agency executives | Bryan Collier, Executive Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Dale Wainwright, Chairman, Texas Board of Criminal Justice |
| Website | |
| tdcj.texas.gov |
How long does it take to come up for parole in Texas?