Friday, October 11, 2024
Appeals
Federal Court Issues Injunction Against Texas Board of Pardons and Parole
As reported on ParoleNow.com last week, an Austin federal judge agreed with the Texas CourtRead More
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Being on Parole
Conditions of Parole
We've received a few questions asking about the different conditions that can be placed onRead More
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Blue Warrant
Blue Warrants in Texas – What are they and what do they do?
A Blue Warrant is simply a warrant issued when the State files a Motion to Revoke Parole.
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Former U.S. Marshal Joins CCA Board
Former director of the U.S. Marshals Service, Stacia Hylton, has joined the board of directorsRead More
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Federal Judge Says Texas Parole Officials Can Be Held Liable for Sex Offender Restrictions
Once again, a Federal Judge in Austin, Texas has slapped the hand of theRead More
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Criminal Justice
TDCJ Unveils New Inmate Censorship Policy
In the new Offender Orientation Handbook released this earlier this month, the Texas Department ofRead More
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DNA Exoneration
Williamson County DA, John Bradley, Defeated in Primary
While we try to stay out of politics on TexasParoleNow.com except as it relates directlyRead More
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Driving While Intoxicated
New Laws Go Into Effect on 9/1/2011
Just a reminder, in Texas the new laws go into effect on September 1 ofRead More
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Editorial/Opinion
Please Do Not Use or Send Unauthorized Copies of Our Book
It's come to our attention that the digital files of our book, How to PrepareRead More
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Federal Court
Federal Court Says Texas Prisons Without Air Conditioning Violates Eighth Amendment
Monday, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a Texas case that extremeRead More
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Felon Rights
TDCJ Unveils New Inmate Censorship Policy
In the new Offender Orientation Handbook released this earlier this month, the Texas Department ofRead More
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Forensic Science Commission
Williamson County DA, John Bradley, Defeated in Primary
While we try to stay out of politics on TexasParoleNow.com except as it relates directlyRead More
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Grievance Process
Filing a Grievance in the TDCJ Prisons
While Texas does not have one of the best criminal justice systems in the country, at least in the belief of most Texas parole lawyers, the grievance process itself is actually reasonable. However, preparing the proper forms and meeting the filing deadlines will often result in reasonable resolutions to minor problems.
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Not Too Late for Christmas Delivery for Our Parole Book!
Send How To Prepare a Texas Parole Package for Christmas!
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Inmate Medical Care
Cost For Medical Care Changing For Inmates
The cost for medical care for Texas inmates is changing beginning September 1, 2019.
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House Bill 166, Which Addresses Wrongful Convictions, Passes Texas House
On Wednesday, the Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 166 which addresses the growingRead More
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Kids with Incarcerated Parents
Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents
While many Texas programs are designed to help incarcerated adults, very few programs address theRead More
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Our Publications
The Difference Between Our Free Parole Book and Our Paid One
Just a quick note to point out the difference between our two parole books, UnderstandingRead More
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Burden of Proof in Parole Revocation Hearings
Once someone has made parole and left prison to continue their life they are obligated to follow the “terms and conditions” to which they agreed and signed in their paperwork.
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Parole Board
2022 Version of How to Prepare a Texas Parole Packet is Now Available
The 2022 version of How to Prepare a Texas Parole Packet is now available.
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Parole Guidelines Score
What is the Parole Guidelines Score?
The Parole Guidelines Score is a risk assessment assigned to every offender who is upRead More
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Parole Packet
Burden of Proof in Parole Revocation Hearings
Once someone has made parole and left prison to continue their life they are obligated to follow the “terms and conditions” to which they agreed and signed in their paperwork.
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Parole Process
2022 Version of How to Prepare a Texas Parole Packet is Now Available
The 2022 version of How to Prepare a Texas Parole Packet is now available.
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Parole Status
The Effect of Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences on Texas Paroles
When Texas judges impose multiple sentences after conviction for multiple crimes they often have a choice on whether the sentences all run at the same time, known as concurrent, or whether the sentences are to run one after another, known as consecutive or stacked. How the judge orders the sentences to be served as well as which sentence is imposed first can make a dramatic difference in how long a prisoner has to wait to be eligible for parole.
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Parole to Another State
Paroling to Another State from Texas
Many people who live in another state are arrested in Texas while passing through. ThisRead More
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Conditions of Parole
We've received a few questions asking about the different conditions that can be placed onRead More
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Prison Gangs
Gang Affiliation and How It Affects the Parole Process
One of the biggest factors used in calculating whether someone will make parole or notRead More
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The Effect of Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences on Texas Paroles
When Texas judges impose multiple sentences after conviction for multiple crimes they often have a choice on whether the sentences all run at the same time, known as concurrent, or whether the sentences are to run one after another, known as consecutive or stacked. How the judge orders the sentences to be served as well as which sentence is imposed first can make a dramatic difference in how long a prisoner has to wait to be eligible for parole.
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Probation
The Difference Between Texas Probation and Texas Parole
To understand the difference between probation and parole you only have to remember probation is only possible before someone is sentenced to actual prison time. After that, parole is the process whereby someone is released from actual incarceration.
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The Difference Between Our Free Parole Book and Our Paid One
Just a quick note to point out the difference between our two parole books, UnderstandingRead More
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Sex Offenders
Texas Law Allows Surgical Castration for Child Sex Offenders
Texas Gov. Code 501.061 states that repeat offenders of child sexual assault may elect for the surgical removal of the testicles.
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Writing to Inmates
Don't be afraid to write a friend or loved one while they are in prison.Read More
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TDCJ
$250 Million in Prison Budget Cuts
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is preparing for a $250 million budget cut forRead More
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Texas Board of Pardons and Parole
Texas Appoints New Chair to Texas Board of Pardons and Parole
Governor Greg Abbott announced today his reappointment of David Gutierrez of Belton, Texas to theRead More
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Texas Criminal Justice
TDCJ Unveils New Inmate Censorship Policy
In the new Offender Orientation Handbook released this earlier this month, the Texas Department ofRead More
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Texas Legislature
Adult Parole System in Texas
The Texas Legislative Budget Board staff recently published a two-page brief titled Adult Parole in Texas whichRead More
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Texas Parole
Burden of Proof in Parole Revocation Hearings
Once someone has made parole and left prison to continue their life they are obligated to follow the “terms and conditions” to which they agreed and signed in their paperwork.
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Texas Parole Lawyer
What are SB 45 Cases?
Senate Bill 45 (SB 45) cases are certain specified serious offenses that require a special vote from the voting members of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
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Texas Parole Packet
Burden of Proof in Parole Revocation Hearings
Once someone has made parole and left prison to continue their life they are obligated to follow the “terms and conditions” to which they agreed and signed in their paperwork.
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Texas Prisoner Information/Search
Find a Texas Prisoner / Offender’s Location and Parole Status
There seems to be a lot of confusion on the internet about how to findRead More
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Texas Prisons
What is the Parole Guidelines Score?
The Parole Guidelines Score is a risk assessment assigned to every offender who is upRead More
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Texas Trials
Parole Violations
After making parole, which is tough enough in Texas, a parolee has to contend withRead More
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Transfer of Parole
Paroling to Another State from Texas
Many people who live in another state are arrested in Texas while passing through. ThisRead More
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