Sec. 508.223. PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING. A parole panel may require as a condition of parole or mandatory supervision that a releasee serving a sentence for an offense under Section 42.072, Penal Code, attend psychological counseling sessions of a type and for a duration as specified by the parole panel, if the parole panel determines in consultation with a local mental health services provider that appropriate mental health services are available through the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation in accordance with Section 534.053, Health and Safety Code, or through another mental health services provider.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 10.28, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision
Subchapter G. Discretionary Conditions of Parole or Mandatory Supervision
Section 508.221. Conditions Permitted Generally
Section 508.222. Payment of Certain Damages
Section 508.223. Psychological Counseling
Section 508.224. Substance Abuse Counseling
Section 508.225. Child Safety Zone
Section 508.226. Orchiectomy as Condition Prohibited
Section 508.227. Electronic Monitoring of Certain Members of Criminal Street Gang