Texas HB4937 amends the frequency for the Board of Pardons and Paroles to reconsider inmates for parole release.

HB4937 modifies the Texas Government Code to change the policy for the Board of Pardons and Paroles when reconsidering inmates for parole release. The bill requires the board to adopt a policy that mandates reconsideration for inmates denied parole. For inmates serving sentences for certain offenses, reconsideration must occur between the first and fifth anniversary of the denial. For other inmates, reconsideration must occur as soon as practicable after the first anniversary but before the 10th anniversary of the denial.

Texas HB4937 amends the frequency for the Board of Pardons and Paroles to reconsider inmates for parole release.

HB4937 modifies the Texas Government Code to change the policy for the Board of Pardons and Paroles when reconsidering inmates for parole release. The bill requires the board to adopt a policy that mandates reconsideration for inmates denied parole. For inmates serving sentences for certain offenses, reconsideration must occur between the first and fifth anniversary of the denial. For other inmates, reconsideration must occur as soon as practicable after the first anniversary but before the 10th anniversary of the denial.