Can two felons that are siblings parole to the same house in the state of Texas?

Answer 1

No they can not

Answer 2

Interesting question. Typically a condition of release in any state for a parolee is to not have contact with other felons. This is to assist them in not getting back into a life of crime.

The state's right to dictate that comes from the fact that the parolee is released early, so as a condition of that early release, agrees to certain conditions.

However, since the overarching goal is the successful reintegration of the parolee into society, it might be argued that to forbid him from contact with family - or deprive him of a house if his parents wish him to move in with them and his felon brother - would increase his chances of failure.

Section 508.0441 (a) of the Texas law pertaining to what the parole board will determine, includes (2) "conditions of parole or mandatory supervision, including special conditions" and (3) "the modification and withdrawal of conditions of parole or mandatory supervision".

This indicates on first reading - though a local attorney could speak with more authority - that they have the power to let a parolee be in the same house with his felon brother, but it does not compel them to.

The simplest course of action, and ultimately the only one that there really is, is to simply request that special exception from the Parole Officer of the parolee, and see what he says. Obviously if the answer is not liked, an attorney can be sought afterward to see what - if any - options may still then exist.