Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB1506 eliminates the mandatory annual parole review for general population inmates, granting the Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) discretion to delay reconsideration for up to five years (or ten for specific violent offenses). This statutory change immediately impacts inmate retention forecasting for private facility operators and necessitates a complete restructuring of fee agreements for criminal defense and parole advocacy firms.
Sen. Tan Parker·Senate Bill·Regular Session
Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) • Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
The statute grants the BPP discretion but does not define the criteria for *when* to apply a 5-year set-off versus a 1-year set-off. It is currently unknown if the Board will use the 5-year delay as a standard administrative tool to clear backlogs or reserve it for specific offender profiles. Businesses must monitor the upcoming BPP policy publication to determine the new "standard" review cycle.
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Common questions about SB1506
SB1506 eliminates the mandatory annual parole review for general population inmates, granting the Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) discretion to delay reconsideration for up to five years (or ten for specific violent offenses). This statutory change immediately impacts inmate retention forecasting for private facility operators and necessitates a complete restructuring of fee agreements for criminal defense and parole advocacy firms.
SB1506 was authored by Texas Senator Tan Parker during the Regular Session.
SB1506 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB1506 is enforced by Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
The regulatory priority for SB1506 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB1506 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB1506 addresses topics including corrections, corrections--parole, probation & pardons, pardons & paroles, board of, crimes and crimes--drugs.
Key dates for SB1506: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Rulemaking: Adopt a policy consistent with amended Section 508.141 regarding the scheduling of parole reconsideration dates. (As soon as practicable after 2025-09-01). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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