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Paul A. Hampel
Attorney at Law
paul_hampel@yahoo.com
(210) 375-7526
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Texas Offenses Parole Setoffs Under Senate Bill 1506
Texas Senate Bill 1506, which takes effect September 1, 2025, significantly changes how the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) schedules reconsideration for inmates after a parole denial. The bill expands the Board's discretion by allowing longer "setoffs"—the period an inmate must wait before their next parole review—shifting from a standard annual review to a multi-year window for most cases.
New Parole Reconsideration Timelines (Setoffs)Under SB 1506, if an inmate is denied parole, the Board must designate a month for reconsideration within specific timeframes based on the offense: ******* Most Inmates: Reconsideration must be between the first and fifth anniversary of the denial. This allows setoffs for most offenses to extend UP TO FIVE(5) YEARS, a change from the previous one-year requirement. ******
• Capital and Serious Offenses: For inmates with life sentences for capital felonies or those convicted of aggravated sexual assault, reconsideration can be scheduled between one and TEN years after denial.• Certain Drug Offenses: Some drug offenses under the Health and Safety Code can still have reconsideration begin after the first year. Impact and Applicability• The bill applies to all inmates in TDCJ facilities on or after September 1, 2025.• The goal of SB 1506 is to lessen the burden on victims and their families and encourage inmate rehabilitation.• SB 1506 does not alter initial parole eligibility; it only changes the frequency of reviews after a denial. Existing Texas Parole Rules and other foundational parole rules remain.
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