Governor Abbott Appoints Gunnels, Moberley to Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
Summary
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Clint Gunnels and reappointed Marsha Moberley to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Gunnels, a parole commissioner with over 33 years of criminal justice service, will serve a term expiring February 1. Moberley, the current board chair, is reappointed for a term expiring the same date. The Board makes parole decisions for Texas prison inmates, determines parole conditions, and advises the Governor on clemency matters.
This announcement reflects routine succession planning within Texas criminal justice administration. Gunnels' appointment from within the Board's institutional parole operations suggests continuity in parole decision-making practices. Moberley's reappointment as board chair maintains existing leadership structure. Neither appointment alters statutory parole criteria, supervision requirements, or clemency procedures. Criminal justice practitioners and inmates awaiting parole hearings should note the composition of the deciding body but face no new obligations.
What changed
Governor Abbott appointed Clint Gunnels and reappointed Marsha Moberley to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles for terms expiring February 1, 2026. Gunnels brings over 33 years of criminal justice experience including service as director of Institutional Parole Operations. Moberley, serving as board chair, has 28 years in the criminal justice field and previously served as Chief Probation Officer for Deaf Smith and Oldham counties. The Board is responsible for parole decisions, mandatory supervision conditions, and clemency recommendations to the Governor.
These appointments do not create compliance obligations for any regulated entities. Affected parties include Texas prison inmates whose parole cases may come before the Board, as well as criminal justice stakeholders in Texas. The appointments maintain continuity in Texas parole administration and clemency review processes.
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STATE OF TEXAS
BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES JANUARY 15, 2026 PRESS RELEASE
Governor Abbott Appoints Gunnels, Moberley To Texas Board Of Pardons And Paroles
January 15, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed Clint Gunnels and reappointed Marsha Moberley to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles for terms set to expire on February 1,
- The Board makes parole decisions for Texas prison inmates, determines conditions for parole and mandatory supervision, and makes recommendations on clemency matters to the Governor. Clint Gunnels of Jonesboro is a parole commissioner with the Board of Pardons and Paroles, with over 33 years of Criminal Justice service. His service includes correctional officer, institutional parole officer, and director of Institutional Parole Operations for the board. He is a former member of the Texas Corrections Association, American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), Association of Paroling Authorities International (APAI), and the American Correctional Association. Gunnels received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Sam Houston State University. Marsha Moberley of Lakeway is the board chair and former commissioner of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. She has over 28 years in the criminal justice field and previously served as the Chief Probation Officer for Deaf Smith and Oldham counties. She is a member of APAI, APPA and former chair of the Advisory Board of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission and the Panhandle Chief Probation Officers Association. Moberley received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University.
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