Texas SB1506 amends the frequency of parole reconsideration for inmates denied release.

Texas SB1506 modifies the Texas Government Code to change the timeline for the Board of Pardons and Paroles to reconsider inmates for parole. The bill mandates the board to adopt a policy that requires reconsideration to begin after the first anniversary of the denial and end before the fifth anniversary for most inmates. For inmates serving sentences for certain offenses or life sentences for capital felonies, reconsideration must begin after the first anniversary and end before the 10th anniversary.

Texas SB1506 amends the frequency of parole reconsideration for inmates denied release.

Texas SB1506 modifies the Texas Government Code to change the timeline for the Board of Pardons and Paroles to reconsider inmates for parole. The bill mandates the board to adopt a policy that requires reconsideration to begin after the first anniversary of the denial and end before the fifth anniversary for most inmates. For inmates serving sentences for certain offenses or life sentences for capital felonies, reconsideration must begin after the first anniversary and end before the 10th anniversary.