S.B. No. 1506 amends the Government Code to modify the procedures by which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for parole release. The bill establishes that the board must adopt a policy that specifies the timing for reconsideration of inmates who have previously been denied release. The new language requires that the reconsideration for most inmates must occur between the first and fifth anniversary of the denial, while exceptions are made for certain offenses, such as those involving controlled substances or capital felonies, which allow for earlier reconsideration.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Board of Pardons and Paroles must implement a policy consistent with these amendments as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025. This legislation applies to all inmates confined in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, regardless of when the offense occurred. The changes aim to streamline the parole reconsideration process and ensure timely reviews for inmates.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 508.141 (Government Code 508)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 508.141 (Government Code 508)
Engrossed: Government Code 508.141 (Government Code 508)
House Committee Report: Government Code 508.141 (Government Code 508)
Enrolled: Government Code 508.141 (Government Code 508)