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TX HB2120
TX HB2120Relating to good conduct time earned by certain inmates and the consideration of release on parole for those inmates.
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Introduced
02/20/2017
02/20/2017
In Committee
03/15/2017
03/15/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/30/2017
05/30/2017
Introduced Session
85th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to good conduct time earned by certain inmates and the consideration of release on parole for those inmates.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Government Code to allow certain inmates, specifically those described in Sections 508.145(b), (d)(1)(A), or (d)(1)(B), to accrue good conduct time for the purposes of parole panel consideration under Section 508.141(h). The bill also requires the parole panel to give special consideration to the amount of good conduct time accrued by these inmates when determining whether their release would increase the likelihood of harm to the public. The provisions of the bill apply to inmates confined in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on or after the effective date of September 1, 2017, regardless of when the offense was committed.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 03/23/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&Bill=HB2120 |
| BillText | http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/85R/billtext/html/HB02120I.htm |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/85R/billtext/pdf/HB02120I.pdf |
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