Sec. 499.106. GOVERNOR'S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION. The governor shall review the recommendation and findings forwarded to the governor under Section 499.105. The governor shall determine whether population pressures otherwise making an increase in maximum capacity necessary may instead be ameliorated by other measures, including the use of community corrections programs. Not later than the 30th day after the date the governor receives the recommendation and findings, the governor shall reject the recommendation or accept the recommendation and forward the recommendation and findings to the attorney general.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 1991.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 499 - Population Management; Special Programs
Subchapter E. Unit and System Capacity
Section 499.101. Existing Units
Section 499.102. Staff Determinations and Recommendations
Section 499.103. Notice to Inmates
Section 499.104. Officers' Review and Recommendation
Section 499.105. Board Review and Recommendation
Section 499.106. Governor's Review and Recommendation
Section 499.107. Attorney General Review; Board Decision
Section 499.108. Capacity for New Units