The Laws of Texas, 1927 [Volume 25] Page: 315 of 1,111
1 volume (multiple pagings 1,111 pages total); 25 cm.View a full description of this book.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
GENERAL AND SPECIAL LAWS. 299
1925, except Article 6203 thereof, is in all things hereby repealed.
SEC. 2. It shall be the policy of this State, in the operation
and management of the prison. system, to so manage and conduct
the same in that manner as will be consistent with the
operation of a modern prison system, and with the view of making
the System self-sustaining; and that those convicted of violating
the law and sentenced to a term in the State Penitentiary
shall have humane treatment, and be given opportunity, encouragement
and training in the matter of reformation. All prisoners
shall be worked within the prison walls and upon farms
owned or leased by the State; and in no event shall the labor of
a prison be sold to any contractor or lessee to work on farms,
or elsewhere, nor shall any prisoner be worked on any farm or
otherwise upon shares, except such farm be owned or leased by
the State of Texas.
SEC. 3. There is hereby created the Texas Prison Board,
which shall be composed of nine members to be appointed by the
Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, such appointments
shall be made bi-annually, or on or before February
15. Each member of said Board shall be a State officer within
the meaning of the Constitution, and before entering upon
the discharge of his duties shall take the constitutional oath of
office. The term of office of each member shall be six year,
except that in making the first appointments the Governor shall
appoint three members for a term of two years each, three members
for terms of four years each, and three members for terms
of six years each, so that the terms of three members shall expire
every two years. Vacancies occurring in the Board shall
be filled by appointment of the Governor for the unexpired
term.
SEC. 4. The members of the Texas Prison Board shall draw
no salaries, but each member of the Board shall be entitled to a
per diem of ten dollars per day and actual and necessary expenses
when engaged in the discharge of his official duties.
SEC. 5. The Texas Prison Board shall hold a regular meeting
on the first Monday in January, March, May, July, September
and November of each year for the transaction of any and
all official business. Special meetings of said Board may be
called by the Chairman, and upon the petition of five members
special meetings of said Board shall be called. Each member
of the Board shall be given notice of special meetings and of
the purpose thereof, and unless such notice has been given no
official business shall be transacted at any special meeting. Six
members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business at any meeting of the Board.
SEC. 6. The Board shall organize by the election of a Chairman
and a Vice-chairman from among its members, and shall
provide.for the appointment of such committees as may be expedient
to the accomplishment of the duties of said Board. The
Board shall have authority to employ such clerical assistance
as may be necessary for the discharge of its duties.
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This book can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Book.
Gammel, Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen. The Laws of Texas, 1927 [Volume 25], book, 1927; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth16125/m1/315/: accessed May 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .