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.
The Board also decides whether to revoke parole if conditions are not met, using a graduated sanctions approach. Depending on the seriousness of the violation, the Board may continue parole, impose additional conditions, place the offender in an Intermediate Sanction Facility, or use other alternatives to revoking parole and sending the offender back to prison.
Additionally, the Board recommends clemency matters, including pardons, to the Governor.
Main Office - 512-406-5452 Parole Status Line - 936-291-2106
Governor Perry appoints two new Board Members
Governor Rick Perry has appointed Roman Chavez and Cynthia Tauss to the Board of Pardons and Paroles for terms to expire Feb. 1, 2019.
These appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.
Click here to read their bios.
Statement on parole release of civilly committed offenders
"Parole in Texas" available on-line
Speakers available from parole board
Parole Board prepares budget proposal
Parole granted more often, revoked less
Read the members' biographies and office assignments
Information Regarding Incarcerated Illegal Criminal Aliens in Texas Prisons
Updated 05/13/2013
