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TITLE 37 | PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS |
PART 5 | TEXAS BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES |
CHAPTER 143 | EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY |
SUBCHAPTER E | COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE |
RULE §143.51 | Commutation of Sentence |
Except in cases of treason and impeachment, upon the recommendation of the Board, the Governor may grant a commutation of sentence as authorized by the Texas Constitution, Article IV, Section 11. |
Source Note: The provisions of this §143.51 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective November 9, 2014, 39 TexReg 8599; amended to be effective May 9, 2018, 43 TexReg 2796 |