Journal of the Senate of Texas: 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Page: 1,644
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1644 83rd Legislature - Regular Session 55th Day
(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.
SECTION 15. Section 508.144, Government Code, is amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 508.144. PAROLE GUIDELINES AND RANGE OF RECOMMENDED
PAROLE APPROVAL RATES. (a) The board shall:
(1) develop according to an acceptable research method the parole
guidelines that are the basic criteria on which a parole decision is made;
(2) base the guidelines on the seriousness of the offense and the likelihood
of a favorable parole outcome;
(3) ensure that the guidelines require consideration of an inmate's progress
in any programs in which the inmate participated during the inmate's term of
confinement; [ftd]
(4) establish and maintain a range of recommended parole approval rates for
each category or score within the guidelines; and
(5) implement the guidelines.
(b) [
FAd W dnvtn o aoe eiintemmero ao etamii ner shall:
[()] The board shall meet annually to review and discuss the parole guidelines
and range of recommended parole approval rates [d].
The board may consult outside experts to assist with the review. The board shall
prioritize the use of outside experts, technical assistance, and training in taking any
action under Subsection (c). The board must consider:
(1) how the parole guidelines and range of recommended parole approval
rates serve the needs of parole decision-making; and
(2) t[h exhle t o wvewandswuss] the parole guidelines and range of
recommended parole approval rates reflect parole panel decisions [(] and
[t ] predict successful parole outcomes.1644
83rd Legislature- Regular Session
55th Day
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