Bill > HJR37

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution that would authorize the state legislature to create laws allowing courts to terminate the sentence of a person who has successfully completed the legally required number of years on parole. Specifically, the resolution modifies Section 11(a) of Article IV to expand the legislature's authority over parole laws, enabling courts to have the discretion to end a person's sentence after they have satisfactorily fulfilled their parole requirements. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Texas voters for approval at the November 4, 2025 election, with ballot language that clearly describes the proposed change. This amendment represents a potential significant shift in how sentences are managed, potentially offering more flexibility in the criminal justice system by allowing early sentence termination for individuals who have demonstrated successful rehabilitation and compliance during their parole period.

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