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Texas parole vote code

FI-3R
what it actually means

A plain-English translation of the public Texas BPP vote code, including what it can and cannot establish.

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Public code and process facts

Official definition
Transfer the offender to a TDCJ rehabilitation program and release the offender to parole only after completing the program.
In plain English
Parole was APPROVED, but a required TDCJ rehabilitation program comes first. Release to parole happens only after the person completes that program.
What happens next
1. Approval is recorded. 2. Transfer to a TDCJ rehabilitation program occurs; the wait varies. 3. The person completes the program; duration varies. 4. Release to parole follows program completion; timing varies.
What you can do now
  • Ask the person to share official program and transfer notices.
  • Keep contact information and the proposed release address current.
  • Plan for possible changes in unit location during the program.
  • Prepare reentry support while the program is underway.
Families often get this wrong
FI-3R is an approval, not a denial, but approval alone does not allow release before program completion.

Source: official BPP page

This page translates public code and process facts only; it cannot give advice about a specific case.

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