Sec. 508.228. SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT. A parole panel may require as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision that a releasee participate in a sex offender treatment program as specified by the parole panel if:
(1) the releasee:
(A) was serving a sentence for an offense under Chapter 21, Penal Code; or
(B) is required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure; or
(2) a designated agent of the board after conducting a hearing that allows the releasee to contest the evidence, on evidence that a sex offense occurred during the commission of the offense for which the releasee was serving a sentence, makes an affirmative finding that, regardless of the offense for which the releasee was serving a sentence, the releasee constitutes a threat to society because of the releasee's lack of sexual control.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3387), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
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