Lee vetoed SB 0455 and HB 0527, which authorized the parole board's sole decision to deny parole of an incarcerated person based on the seriousness of the crime. Under present law, an inmate who ...

Chambliss specifically asked about the development of parole guidelines for the Board. There are parole guidelines, but the Board of Pardons and Paroles maintains discretion on parole decisions.

Texas— A “blue warrant” commonly refers to an arrest warrant issued by the Texas Parole Board. According to the Lubbock Police Department, it is typically issued when there has been a ...