The University of Metaphysical Sciences Lawsuit: Unpacking the Controversy
Imagine dedicating years and thousands of dollars to a spiritual education, only to find your...
Texas Parole
A Nice Surprise from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
I have had the pleasure of meeting several of the judges on the Texas Court...
Further Developments on Parolees with Sex Offender Conditions (who aren’t sex offenders)
As we mentioned in a previous article, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that the...
Federal Court Issues Injunction Against Texas Board of Pardons and Parole
As reported last week, an Austin federal judge agreed with the Texas Court of Criminal...
Filing a Grievance in the TDCJ Prisons
For inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, complete Step 1 and Step 2...
What are SB 45 Cases?
Senate Bill 45 (SB 45) cases are certain specified serious offenses that require a special...
The Difference Between Texas Probation and Texas Parole
Of all the things we discuss on our website, this is likely the issue most...
Chances of Making Parole the First Time
The questions “What are the chances of making parole the first time?”, along with “How...
What is the Parole Guidelines Score?
The Parole Guidelines Score is a risk assessment assigned to every offender who is up...
Former U.S. Marshal Joins CCA Board
Former director of the U.S. Marshals Service, Stacia Hylton, has joined the board of directors...