Tex. Gov't Code § 508.1411

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 508.1411 - Notification of Parole Panel Decision

(a) For each decision of a parole panel granting or denying the release of an inmate on parole, or denying the release of an inmate on mandatory supervision, the parole panel shall:

(1) produce a written statement, in clear and understandable language, that explains:

(A) the decision; and

(B) the reasons for the decision only to the extent those reasons relate specifically to the inmate;

(2) provide a copy of the statement to the inmate; and

(3) place a copy of the statement in the inmate's file.

(b) In a written statement produced under Subsection (a), the parole panel may withhold information that:

(1) is confidential and not subject to public disclosure under Chapter 552; or

(2) the parole panel considers to possibly jeopardize the health or safety of any individual.

(c) The board shall keep a copy of each statement produced under Subsection (a) in a central location.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 508.1411

Added by Acts 2013, Texas Acts of the 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1154,Sec. 14, eff. 9/1/2013, applicable only to a decision of a parole panel made on or after November 1, 2013.