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What is Parole?
Parole is a method to release a person early from their prison sentence and yet still keep an eye on them as they gradually adjust to living within the rules of society.
When Are You Eligible for Parole in Texas?
There are five different types of sentences or crimes in Texas which can affect parole eligibility: non-3G offense, 3G or aggravated offense, life sentence, life without parole, and death sentence.
The Difference Between Parole and Mandatory Release
Parole and mandatory release are terms which every offender needs to understand when planning on beginning a life after release.
Aggravated Crimes aka 3G Offenses and Their Effect on Parole
Learn about what is a 3G offense in Texas, why does it matter if the crime is a 3G offense, how does 3G affect parole, and the special rules for serving time for a 3G offense.
A Decrease in Budget is a Factor in More Texas Paroles Being Granted
The number of granted Texas paroles are increasing due to decreased budget and public sentiment towards alternatives to incarceration.
Texas Inmates Graduate! Thank You For Donating Your Caps and Gowns!
Thanks to the generous donations of our readers, 74 Texas inmates were able to graduate in traditional caps and gowns.
Prison Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Planting Screwdriver But Will Not Face Jail Time
Former Texas prison official pleads guilty to third-degree felony tampering charge for planting screwdrivers in an inmate’s cell, receives no jail time.
Texas Inmate Denied Medical Treatment for Flesh-Eating Bacteria Files Lawsuit
A Texas inmate denied adequate medical treatment for a deadly flesh-eating bacteria has filed a lawsuit against TDCJ.
Merry Christmas …and Don’t Forget Those Inside!
We want to wish our readers a Happy Holiday season and to thank you for taking the time to read our articles and buy our books.
Still Time to Order Our Parole Book for Christmas!
The one thing that prisoners have is plenty of time and not enough to do to fill it. In addition, the holiday season is particularly hard since it really drives home the fact they are missing from their loved ones.
Christmas and Holidays in a Texas Prison
Now that Turkey Day is over, everyone is now busy shopping with the retailers playing Christmas music, decorating their stores, and doing everything possible to get you into the holiday spirit but inside the prisons it is just another endless stretch of sad days for most of the prisoners, missing their family and trying to find a way to prevent boredom until they are released.
Our Two Books: Understanding the Texas Parole Process and How to Prepare a Texas Parole Packet
Texas Parole Now offers two books: our free book Understanding the Texas Parole Process which explains how the Texas parole process works and our premium book How to Prepare a Texas Parole Packet which how to create an effective parole packet.
The Basics of Texas Parole
Do you know the basics of Texas parole? In this video we discuss the basics of parole in Texas and common terms used in the parole system. They are explained in a short and easily understandable format.
Kyle Unit Offenders Stitch Toys
Offenders at TDCJ’s Kyle Unit participate Operation Stitch-A-Smile, crocheting stuffed animals for kids.
Which Texas Parole Board Office Has The Highest Release Rate?
One question we at TexasParoleNow.com receive quite often is, “Which Parole Board Office has the highest release rate?” The voting members of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles decides which eligible offenders are to be…
2016 Edition of How to Prepare a Texas Parole Packet Now Available
The new 2018 edition of How to Prepare a Texas Parole Packet contains updated information concerning the parole board members, address and phone changes, 2017 year-end statistics, updated scores used in the Parole Guidelines Calculator, and other important information.
Why Submit A Parole Packet?
Parole Packets are a means by which the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole receive information about an inmate's rehabilitation, participation in educational classes, and character which are used to determine an offender's parole vote….
The Most Important Part of a Texas Parole Package
The title to this article may be just a little misleading because every part of a parole packet, especially when done using the system we describe in our book How to Prepare a Texas Parole…
When Should You Start Preparing Your Texas Parole Packet
For some reason, many people believe they should wait until the inmate is up for review before preparing the parole packet. This is absolutely incorrect! The Parole Board can receive the inmate's file and vote on…
