TITLE 37. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 5. TEXAS BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES
CHAPTER 145. PAROLE
SUBCHAPTER
A.
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles adopts amendments to 37 TAC Chapter 145, Subchapter A, §145.12 concerning parole process. Section 145.12 is adopted with substantive changes to the proposed text as published in the August 29, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 5667) and will be republished.
No public comments were received regarding adoption of these amendments.
The amended rule is adopted pursuant to Senate Bill 1506, 89th Legislative Session (2025) regarding the reconsideration of parole after the first anniversary date of denial.
No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by these amendments.
§145.12.
A case reviewed by a parole panel for parole consideration may be:
(1) deferred for request and receipt of further information;
(2) denied a favorable parole action at this time and set for review on a future specific month and year (Set-Off).
(A) The next review date (Month/Year) for an offender serving a sentence listed in Section 508.149(a), Government Code, or serving a sentence for second or third degree felony under Section 22.04, Penal Code may be set at any date of after the first anniversary of the date of denial and end before the fifth anniversary of the date of denial; or
(B) If the offender is serving a sentence under Section 481.115, Health and Safety Code, involving a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 1, or an offense under Section 481.1151, 481.116, 481.1161, 481.117, 481.118, or 481.121, the next review date (Month/Year) may begin as soon as practicable after the first anniversary of the date of denial; or
(C) If the offender is serving a sentence for an offense under Section 22.021, Penal Code, or a life sentence for a capital felony, the next review date begins after the first anniversary of the date of the denial and before the 10th anniversary of the date of denial.
(3) denied parole and ordered serve all, but in no event shall this be utilized if the offender's projected release date is greater than five (5) years for offenders serving sentences listed in Section 508.149(a), Government Code, or serving a sentence for second or third degree felony under Section 22.04 Penal Code; or greater than one year for offenders not serving sentences listed in Section 508.149(a), Government Code. If the serve-all date in effect on the date of the panel decision is extended by more than 180 days, the case shall be placed in regular parole review;
(4) determined the totality of the circumstances favor the offender's release on parole, further investigation (FI) is ordered with the following available voting options; and impose all conditions of parole or release to mandatory supervision that the parole panel is required or authorized by law to impose as a condition of parole or release to mandatory supervision;
(A) FI-1--Release the offender when eligible;
(B) FI-2 (Month/Year)--Release on a specified future date;
(C) FI-3 R--Transfer to a TDCJ rehabilitation program. Release to parole only after program completion;
(D) FI-4 R (Month/Year)--Transfer to a TDCJ rehabilitation program. Release to parole only after program completion and not earlier than four (4) months from specified date. Such TDCJ program shall be the Sex Offender Education Program (SOEP);
(E) FI-5--Transfer to In-Prison Therapeutic Community Program (IPTC). Release to aftercare component only after completion of IPTC program;
(F) FI-6--Transfer to a TDCJ DWI Program. Release to continuum of care program as required by paragraph (5) of this section;
(G) FI-6 R (Month/Year)--Transfer to a TDCJ rehabilitation program. Release to parole only after program completion and no earlier than six (6) months from specified date. Such TDCJ program may include the Pre-Release Therapeutic Community (PRTC), Pre-Release Substance Abuse Program (PRSAP), or In-Prison Therapeutic Community Program, or any other approved program;
(H) FI-7 R (Month/Year)--Transfer to a TDCJ rehabilitation program. Release to parole only after program completion and not earlier than seven (7) months from the specified date. Such TDCJ program shall be the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative (SVORI);
(I) FI-9 R (Month/Year)--Transfer to a TDCJ rehabilitation program. Release to parole only after program completion and not earlier than nine (9) months from specified date. Such TDCJ program shall be the Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP-9);
(J) FI-18 R (Month/Year)--Transfer to a TDCJ rehabilitation treatment program. Release to parole only after program completion and no earlier than 18 months from specified date. Such TDCJ program shall be the Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP-18);
(5) any person released to parole after completing a TDCJ rehabilitation program as a prerequisite for parole, must participate in and complete any required post-release program. A parole panel shall require as a condition of release on parole or release to mandatory supervision that an offender who immediately before release is a participant in the program established under Section 501.0931, Government Code, participate as a releasee in a drug or alcohol abuse continuum of care treatment program; or
(6) any offender receiving an FI vote, as listed in paragraph (4)(A) - (J) of this section, shall be placed in a program consistent with the vote. If treatment program managers recommend a different program for an offender, a transmittal shall be forwarded to the parole panel requesting approval to place the offender in a different program.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on January 23, 2026.
TRD-202600287
Richard Gamboa
Technical Writer
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
Effective date: February 12, 2026
Proposal publication date: August 8, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 406-5309
PART 13. TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION
CHAPTER 435. FIRE FIGHTER SAFETY
37 TAC §435.7The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (Commission) adopts amendments to 37 TAC §435.7, Fire Fighter Safety, Implementation of Mandatory NFPA Standards. The proposed amendments were published in the Texas Register (50 TexReg 7532) on November 21, 2025. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text and will not be republished.
JUSTIFICATION FOR RULE ACTION
The Texas Commission on Fire Protection reviewed §435.7 as part of its statutory rule review process and determined that the rule continues to be necessary to implement mandatory NFPA standards and to allow the Commission to grant limited implementation extensions when appropriate. The rule supports the Commission's responsibility to establish and maintain minimum fire service safety standards statewide.
HOW THE RULE WILL FUNCTION
Section 435.7 establishes requirements for the implementation of mandatory NFPA standards and provides a process for granting extensions when warranted. The rule allows the Commission to ensure consistent application of safety standards while maintaining flexibility for regulated entities to comply within defined timeframes.
SUMMARY OF COMMENTS
No comments were received regarding the proposed amendments.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The amendments are adopted under Texas Government Code §419.008(f) and §419.008(a).
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on January 23, 2026.
TRD-202600289
Mike Wisko
Agency Chief
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Effective date: February 12, 2026
Proposal publication date: November 21, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 936-3812
CHAPTER 437. FEES
37 TAC §437.3The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (Commission) adopts amendments to 37 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 437, Fees, §437.3, Certification Application Processing Fees. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 21, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 7533). The rule will not be republished.
JUSTIFICATION FOR RULE ACTION
The Commission reviewed §437.3 and determined that the rule continues to be necessary to establish and maintain minimum certification requirements for fire protection personnel in Texas. The adopted amendments support the Commission’s statutory responsibility to ensure that fire fighters meet established training and certification standards to protect public safety.
HOW THE RULE WILL FUNCTION
Section 437.3 establishes certification requirements for fire protection personnel and outlines applicable standards necessary for certification eligibility. The adopted amendments allow the Commission to continue administering certification requirements consistently and in accordance with statutory authority.
SUMMARY OF COMMENTS
No comments were received regarding the proposed amendments.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The amendments are adopted under Texas Government Code §419.008(a) and §419.008(f), which authorize the Commission to adopt rules necessary for the administration of its statutory responsibilities.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO STATUTE
Texas Government Code §419.008 and Texas Occupations Code Chapter 55.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on January 26, 2026.
TRD-202600295
Mike Wisko
Agency Chief
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Effective date: February 15, 2026
Proposal publication date: November 21, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 936-3812