Parole: closed session.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The measure amends the Government Code to set when state agencies may hold closed sessions, adds notice requirements, and bars closed meetings for many specific topics. It also changes parole procedures by requiring en banc board review of tie votes and giving the governor a formal right to request parole decisions be re‑examined. The changes affect parole boards, the governor’s office, and all state bodies that hold meetings.

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Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026
• PUBLIC SAFETY
  Senate Public Safety Committee · Apr 21, 2026

History

1. Apr 21, 2026April 21 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Apr 10, 2026Set for hearing April 21.
3. Mar 11, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
4. Mar 10, 2026March 17 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
5. Mar 3, 2026Set for hearing March 17.
6. Feb 11, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
7. Jan 23, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 22.
8. Jan 22, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Jones · sponsor

Bill text

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