12.31[1/2] – (a)(1), Penal Code, for a capital felony is not eligible for
Texas Government Code § 12.31[1/2]
Summary
This law establishes the parole eligibility criteria for inmates convicted of capital felonies in Texas. Specifically, it mandates that these inmates must serve a minimum of 40 years or 35 years, depending on their specific sentence, before being eligible for parole.
Inmates convicted of capital felonies must serve 40 years for parole eligibility.
Certain inmates may be eligible after 35 years under specific conditions.
Good conduct time does not affect the minimum time served for parole eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Attorneys Choose FlawFinder
Side-by-side with Westlaw and LexisNexis
Feature
FlawFinder
Westlaw
LexisNexis
Monthly price
$19 - $99
$133 - $646
$153 - $399
Contract
None
1-3 year min
1-6 year min
Hidden fees
$0, always
Up to $469/search
$25/mo + per-doc
Police SOPs
✓ 310+ departments
✗
✗
Zero-hallucination AI
✓ CitationGuard
✗
✗
Cancel
One click
Termination fees
No option to cancel
Explain Like I'm 5
In simple terms: Learn about Texas's (a)(1), Penal Code, for a capital felony is not eligible for law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
FlawFinder provides legal information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for specific legal guidance.