Bill Text: TX HB1328 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating to the composition of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-03-05 - Referred to Corrections [HB1328 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HB1328-Introduced.html

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87R447 JG-D
By: Canales H.B. No. 1328

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the composition of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 508.031, Government Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows:
(a-1) The board must include at least:
(1) one member who is a physician;
(2) one member who is a former offender; and
(3) one member who is a member of the clergy.
SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act does not
affect the entitlement of a member serving on the Board of Pardons
and Paroles immediately before the effective date of this Act to
continue to serve for the remainder of the member's term. As the
terms of members expire, the governor shall appoint or reappoint
members who have the qualifications required by Section 508.031,
Government Code, as amended by this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.