House Bill No. 4332 aims to enhance the procedures and reporting related to the consideration of inmates for parole release by the Board of Pardons and Paroles in Texas. Key amendments include the requirement for the presiding officer to develop policies that clearly delineate the responsibilities of board members and staff, establish caseloads, and update parole guidelines. Additionally, the bill mandates that members of the board file activity reports detailing their release decisions and workload, and it requires annual reporting to the governor and legislature on various aspects of parole decisions, including the number of inmates who requested interviews and the number of interviews granted.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section that ensures inmates receive a summary prepared by a parole officer at least 30 days before their parole consideration, allowing them to correct errors or provide additional information. It also revises the policy for reconsidering inmates previously denied parole, establishing a clearer timeline for when inmates can be reconsidered based on the nature of their offenses. The Board of Pardons and Paroles is tasked with adopting a policy consistent with these changes by the effective date of September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 508.036, Government Code 508.141 (Government Code 508)