Texas 89th Legislature
Corrections--parole, Probation & Pardons
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 7 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
Corrections--parole, Probation & Pardons Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (11)
Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain releasees who violate a condition of parole or mandatory supervision related to the electronic monitoring of the releasee.
Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain releasees who violate a condition of parole or mandatory supervision related to the electronic monitoring of the releasee.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for certain persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for certain persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter.
Relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for trafficking offenses involving child victims and disabled individuals.
Relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for trafficking offenses involving child victims and disabled individuals.
Relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits.
Relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits.
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to certain persons that includes an alternative to the license holder's residence address.
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to certain persons that includes an alternative to the license holder's residence address.
Relating to the approval of a community supervision and corrections department's budget and strategic plan.
Relating to the approval of a community supervision and corrections department's budget and strategic plan.
Relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions.
Relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions.
Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole.
Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole.
Relating to the payment of restitution.
Relating to the payment of restitution.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments, and the Windham School District.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments, and the Windham School District.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on corrections--parole, probation & pardons passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 11 laws related to corrections--parole, probation & pardons. These bills were authored by 8 different legislators and address various aspects of corrections--parole, probation & pardons policy in Texas.
- Did corrections--parole, probation & pardons bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Corrections--parole, Probation & Pardons legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 7 Senate bills and 4 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most corrections--parole, probation & pardons bills?
- The leading authors of corrections--parole, probation & pardons legislation include Sen. Joan Huffman (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 2 bills, Sen. Tan Parker (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on corrections--parole, probation & pardons issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for corrections--parole, probation & pardons legislation?
- Among the 11 corrections--parole, probation & pardons bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to corrections--parole, probation & pardons in Texas law?
- Corrections--parole, Probation & Pardons legislation frequently overlaps with Corrections, Crimes, Criminal Justice, Texas Department of. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for corrections--parole, probation & pardons legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 7 of the 11 corrections--parole, probation & pardons bills (64%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on corrections--parole, probation & pardons policy.
- When do Texas corrections--parole, probation & pardons laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some corrections--parole, probation & pardons bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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