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...
Texas to Allow Food Stamps for Felons with a Drug Conviction
Effective September 1, 2015, parolees with a felony drug conviction are once again eligible to...
Federal Judge Says Texas Parole Officials Can Be Held Liable for Sex Offender Restrictions
Once again, a Federal Judge in Austin, Texas has slapped the hand of the Texas...
New Laws Go Into Effect on 9/1/2011
Just a reminder, in Texas the new laws go into effect on September 1 of...
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott Attempts to Limit Review of Bad Evidence in Criminal Trials
On Friday, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott issued a ruling on limitations he believes are...