MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is to fulfill and exert its authority vested by the Texas Constitution to render impartial and informed release decisions and clemency recommendations to the Governor. In exercising its discretionary decision-making, the Board prioritizes public safety, safeguards victims’ rights, while facilitating the safe and successful reentry of incarcerated individuals to become productive law-abiding citizens.

VISION STATEMENT:

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, guided by sound application of the discretionary authority vested by the Constitution of the State of Texas, shall:

Render just determination in regard to parole release and revocations, thereby maximizing the restoration of human potential while restraining the growth of prison and jail populations;
Impose reasonable and prudent conditions of release consistent with the goal of structured reintegration of the offender into the community; and,
Resolutely administer the clemency process with recommendation to the Governor fully commensurate with public safety and due consideration.

Updated 07/28/2025