Parole and Reentry Resources

For people impacted by incarceration and their families.

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Hotlines (Houston & Texas)

• TDCJ Parole Status Hotline

  • (844) 512-0461

• TDCJ Parolee Helpline

  • (833) 482-0039

• Crisis Intervention of Houston/Harris County

  • 832-416-1177

• Harris Center 24-Hour Mental Health Crisis

  • 713-970-7000

Parole Information (Texas)

• Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles

  • https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/bpp/

• TDCJ Parole Division

  • www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/pd/index.html

• Parole Review Preparation Resources by Texas Defender Service

  • https://www.texasdefender.org/parole/

• Publication: Parole in Texas by TDCJ Parole Division

  • English

  • Spanish

Clemency and Post-Conviction

• Guide: Restrictions After Criminal Conviction

  • https://guides.sll.texas.gov/criminal-conviction-restrictions/general-information

• Applying for clemency/pardon/commutation

  • www.tdcj.texas.gov/bpp/exec_clem/exec_clem.htm

• Forms: Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles: Clemency, pardons, restoration of rights and more

  • https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/bpp/forms/forms.html

• Pro Se Appeals Guide, Texas Young Lawyer’s Association

  • Pro Se Appeals Guide

Legal Services

• Texas Fair Defense Project

  • Ticket help, record clearing, and right to counsel

  • https://www.fairdefense.org/

• Texas Defender Service

  • Pro Bono Parole Assistance Services

  • https://www.texasdefender.org/parole/#PROBONO

• Beacon Law

  • Housing, ID restoration, record sealing, applying for benefits, and wills/estate planning

  • https://www.beaconhomeless.org/beaconlaw

• Lonestar Legal Aid

  • Free assistance with civil law issues

  • https://www.lonestarlegal.org

Resources for Reentry

Education

• Harris County Public Library- Adult Education

  • https://hcpl.net/adult-education/

• Harris County Department of Education

  • https://www.hcde-texas.org/

• DigitalLearn- Computer and technology trainings

  • https://www.digitallearn.org/

• Mayor's Office For Adult Literacy- Find a class

  • https://www.houstontx.gov/adultliteracy/programs.html

Health

• Harris County Public Health (Includes Dental)

  • Patient Appointment Call Center:

    (832) 927-7350

• Harris Health System

  • www.harrishealth.org

• Legacy Community Health

  • www.legacycommunityhealth.org/

Career

• HCPL- Future U (Career & College Prep)

  • https://hcpl.net/futureu/

• Workforce Solutions

  • https://www.wrksolutions.com/

• SER Jobs Occupational Training

  • https://serjobs.org/programs/training/

• Gulf Coast AFLCIO- Union Apprenticeships

  • https://www.gcaflcio.org/apprenticeships

Additional Resources

• Locked out: A Texas Legal Guide to Reentry, 4th ed., Beacon Law

  • legal_guide_to_reentry_-_4th_edition_-_2019_final.pdf

• Veteran’s Services

  • https://hcpl.net/veterans-resources/

• Reentry Resource Guide-Texas State Law Library

  • https://guides.sll.texas.gov/reentry-resources/general-information

• Search resources by county- Texas Center for Equity and Justice

  • https://texascje.org/resources/county-resources

• Magnificat Houses, Inc.

  • 713-529-4231

• The Mahogany Project (LGBT)

  • 713-637-4197

• Organización Latina de Trans en Texas (LGBT)

  • 713-485-4414

Identity Documents

• Texas Birth Certificates

  • www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/birth-records

• Harris County Clerk-birth, death, and marriage records

  • Harris County Civil Courthouse

    201 Caroline, Suite 310 Houston, TX 77002

  • (713) 274-8600

• Social Security Card

  • www.ssa.gov/number-card/replace-card

• Texas ID or Driver License

  • www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license

• Occupational Driver License

  • Guide: “I need an Occupational Driver License”

    https://texaslawhelp.org/guide/i-need-an-occupational-drivers-license

Records and Record Clearing

• View your court records, Harris County District Clerk

  • https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/

• Guide to Federal Court Records

  • https://guides.sll.texas.gov/court-records/federal-courts

• Where can I find forms to seal (nondisclosure) or clear (expunction) my criminal record?

  • I need to clear an arrest from my record (expunction). | Texas Law Help

  • How to Ask for a Nondisclosure Order - Seal Your Criminal Record | Texas Law Help

  • TJB | Rules & Forms | Orders of Nondisclosure

• How do I know if I’m eligible for a nondisclosure or expunction?

  • Harris County charges: Use clearyourrecordharriscounty.org

  • Outside of Harris County:

    Use Fresh Start Guide: georgetown.neotalogic.com/a/TexasFreshStartV2

  • Nondisclosure Orders and Sealing Your Criminal Record in Texas | Texas Law Help

  • Clear or seal your record? Expunctions vs. Nondisclosures in Texas | Texas Law Help

Family Support

• Texas Inmate Family Association

  • www.tifa.org

• Texas Attorney General- Incarcerated Parents Program

  • www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/child-support/programs-and-initiatives/incarcerated-parents

• Guide: Resources for Families of Inmates

  • guides.sll.texas.gov/resources-family-inmates

• Harris County Participatory Defense Group (Grassroots Leadership)

  • www.grassrootsleadership.org/participatory-defense

• Helpful TDCJ documents, TPCA

  • https://www.tpcadvocates.org/helpful-tdcj-documents

• Article: Powers of Attorney

  • Powers of Attorney | Texas Law Help

• Deportation Planning Manual, Texas Appleseed

  • https://deportationpreparation.org/

• TDCJ- General Information for Families of Inmates

  • General Information Guide for Families of Inmates (English)

  • Guía de Información General para las Familias de los Reclusos

Related Civil Issues

• Child Custody Guides and Forms

  • https://texaslawhelp.org/family-divorce-children/child-custody-visitation

• Divorce Guides and Forms

  • https://texaslawhelp.org/family-divorce-children/divorce

• Your Money, Your Goals: Focus on Re-entry

  • https://texaslawhelp.org/article/your-money-your-goals-focus-on-re-entry

• Stay Scam Free Harris County

  • scamfreehc.com

• Texas Tenant Advisor

  • https://www.texastenant.org/

• Ticket Help Texas

  • https://texaslawhelp.org/article/if-you-cant-pay-the-fine-ticket-help-texas

• Immigration Law Resources from ILRC

  • https://www.ilrc.org/community-resources

• Access and Visitation Hotline (information regarding custody, visitation, and parental conflict)

  • 866-292-4636