Bill > HB3951

This bill modifies the existing Texas law regarding transportation and financial assistance for inmates being released on parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon. Currently, inmates receive $100 total ($50 upon release and $50 when reporting to a parole officer) and transportation to their required reporting location. The bill maintains these financial provisions but introduces a new requirement that when an inmate's residence is outside the state or they are required to report to a location outside Texas, the department must provide transportation to a transit point that is not within 1,000 feet of a public or private primary or secondary school. This change aims to ensure that released inmates are transported to an appropriate location without proximity to educational institutions. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for and implement the new transportation guidelines. The modification appears designed to provide continued support for inmates during their transition while also considering potential safety considerations near schools.

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