Tex. Gov't Code Section 508.1455
Early Release on Parole for Certain Inmates Required to Participate in Educational and Vocational Training Pilot Program

(a)

This section applies only to an inmate:

(1)

who is serving a sentence for an offense under Chapter 481 (Texas Controlled Substances Act), Health and Safety Code, that is punishable as a felony of the third degree;

(2)

who has not previously been convicted of a felony under Title 5, Penal Code, or under Chapter 43 (District Attorneys) or 71 (Texas Judicial Council) of that code; and

(3)

whose eligibility for parole is computed under Section 508.145 (Eligibility for Release on Parole; Computation of Parole Eligibility Date)(f).

(b)

Notwithstanding any other law, a parole panel may release on parole an inmate described by Subsection (a) approximately 180 days before the date the inmate would be eligible for release on parole under Section 508.145 (Eligibility for Release on Parole; Computation of Parole Eligibility Date)(f).

(c)

A parole panel releasing an inmate on parole under this section shall require as a condition of release on parole that the inmate participate in a program operated under Section 493.034 (Educational and Vocational Training Pilot Program), to begin immediately following the inmate’s release on parole.

(d)

For purpose of consideration by a parole panel for early release on parole under Subsection (b), the department shall annually identify not fewer than 100 inmates described by Subsection (a) who are suitable candidates for participation in a program operated under Section 493.034 (Educational and Vocational Training Pilot Program). The board and the department shall jointly adopt rules for identifying inmates under this subsection. The rules must require the board or the department to notify an inmate that the inmate is being considered for release on parole under this section.

(e)

The board shall adopt rules governing the release of an inmate on parole under this section.

(f)

An inmate who is considered for but not granted release on parole under this section shall be considered for release on parole on the date that the inmate otherwise would have been considered for release on parole under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1014 (H.B. 2352), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 508.1455 — Early Release on Parole for Certain Inmates Required to Participate in Educational and Vocational Training Pilot Program, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­508.­htm#508.­1455 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

508.001
Definitions 508.002
Clemency, Commutation Distinguished 508.003
Inapplicable to Juveniles and Certain Inmates 508.031
Composition of Board 508.032
Requirements for Membership 508.033
Disqualifications 508.034
Grounds for Removal 508.035
Presiding Officer 508.036
General Administrative Duties 508.037
Terms 508.038
Vacancies 508.039
Compensation 508.040
Personnel 508.041
Designee Training 508.042
Training Program for Members and Parole Commissioners 508.043
Gifts and Grants 508.044
Powers and Duties of Board 508.045
Parole Panels 508.046
Extraordinary Vote Required 508.047
Meetings 508.048
Subpoenas 508.049
Mission Statement 508.050
Report to Governor 508.051
Sunset Provision 508.052
Computers 508.053
Use of Technology 508.054
Records of Complaints 508.055
Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution 508.081
Definitions 508.082
Rules 508.083
Eligibility to Represent Inmates 508.084
Fee Affidavit 508.085
Representation Summary Form 508.086
Criminal Penalties 508.111
Director 508.112
Duty of Division 508.113
Parole Officers, Supervisors: Qualifications 508.114
Parole Officers, Supervisors: Additional Duties 508.115
Notification of Release of Inmate 508.116
Parole Information Program 508.117
Victim Notification 508.118
Halfway Houses 508.119
Community Residential Facilities 508.141
Authority to Consider and Order Release on Parole 508.142
Period of Parole 508.143
Legal Custody of Releasee 508.144
Parole Guidelines and Range of Recommended Parole Approval Rates 508.145
Eligibility for Release on Parole 508.146
Medically Recommended Intensive Supervision 508.147
Release to Mandatory Supervision 508.148
Period of Mandatory Supervision 508.149
Inmates Ineligible for Mandatory Supervision 508.150
Consecutive Felony Sentences 508.151
Presumptive Parole Date 508.152
Individual Treatment Plan 508.153
Statements of Victim 508.154
Contract on Release 508.155
Completion of Parole Period 508.156
Determinate Sentence Parole 508.157
Temporary Housing on Release 508.171
Applicability 508.172
Alternative Housing Program 508.173
Information Regarding Alternative Housing 508.181
Residence During Release 508.182
Parole Supervision Fee 508.183
Educational Skill Level 508.184
Controlled Substance Testing 508.185
Substance Abuse Treatment 508.186
Sex Offender Registration 508.187
Child Safety Zone 508.188
Community Service for Certain Releasees 508.189
Parole Fee for Certain Releasees 508.190
Avoiding Victim of Stalking Offense 508.191
No Contact with Victim 508.192
Reentry into the United States Prohibited 508.221
Conditions Permitted Generally 508.222
Payment of Certain Damages 508.223
Psychological Counseling 508.224
Substance Abuse Counseling 508.225
Child Safety Zone 508.226
Orchiectomy as Condition Prohibited 508.227
Electronic Monitoring of Certain Members of Criminal Street Gang 508.228
Sex Offender Treatment 508.251
Issuance of Warrant or Summons 508.252
Grounds for Issuance of Warrant or Summons 508.253
Effect on Sentence After Issuance of Warrant 508.254
Detention Under Warrant 508.255
Status as Fugitive from Justice 508.256
Withdrawal of Warrant 508.281
Hearing 508.282
Deadlines 508.283
Sanctions 508.284
Transfer Pending Revocation Hearing 508.311
Duty to Provide Information 508.312
Information on Recidivism of Releasees 508.313
Confidential Information 508.314
Access to Inmates 508.315
Electronic Monitoring Programs 508.316
Special Programs 508.317
Intensive Supervision Program 508.318
Continuing Education Program 508.319
Program to Assess and Enhance Educational and Vocational Skills 508.320
Contracts for Lease of Federal Facilities 508.321
Reporting, Management, and Collection Services 508.322
Releasee Restitution Fund 508.323
Audit 508.324
Victim-offender Mediation 508.0362
Training Required 508.0441
Release and Revocation Duties 508.0481
Victim’s Right to Representation 508.1131
Salary Career Ladder for Parole Officers 508.1141
Specialized Training 508.1142
Parole Officer Maximum Caseloads 508.1411
Notification of Parole Panel Decision 508.1445
Annual Report on Guidelines Required 508.1455
Early Release on Parole for Certain Inmates Required to Participate in Educational and Vocational Training Pilot Program 508.1471
Release to Mandatory Supervision of Certain Inmates Confined in County Jail 508.1531
Contact with Victim 508.1555
Procedure for the Early Release from Supervision of Certain Releasees 508.1861
Prohibitions on Internet Access for Certain Sex Offenders 508.1862
Sex Offender Treatment 508.1864
Notification to Department of Public Safety and Licensing Authority 508.2811
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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