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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 2888

House Author:  Romero, Jr. et al.

Effective:  9-1-17

Senate Sponsor:  Whitmire


            House Bill 2888 amends the Government Code to require the Board of Pardons and Paroles to identify any classes or programs that the board intends to require an inmate to complete before being released on parole. The bill requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to provide an inmate the opportunity to complete those classes or programs so that the inmate's release is not delayed.