TX SB1506

Amends Government Code Section 508.141 to establish a uniform reconsideration timeline for all inmates denied parole, requiring reconsideration between 1 and 5 years after denial for most offenses

Creates an expedited reconsideration process for inmates serving sentences for certain drug offenses (Penalty Group 1 controlled substances and other drug possession offenses under Health and Safety Code), requiring reconsideration as soon as practicable after one year from denial

Extends the reconsideration window to between 1 and 10 years for inmates serving sentences for aggravated sexual assault (Section 22.021, Penal Code) or life sentences for capital felonies

Eliminates the previous distinction that required annual reconsideration for inmates convicted of offenses not listed in Section 508.149(a) or certain felony injury charges

Applies to all inmates confined in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities on or after September 1, 2025, regardless of when their offense occurred