Residency Requirements for Previously Incarcerated Individuals

Residency Requirements For Previously Incarcerated Individuals

Each resident must have a referral from inside the prison system.
The resident is not required to be from a local prison, but any prison within the state of Texas where the parole department has approved the resident to reside.
Out of state applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Each resident must complete the application process to become a resident.
Pre-Requisites for Applicants
- A pre-parole release program
- Must have obtained a G.E.D. or higher in their education either prior to, or during incarceration
- Dependent on the applicant’s reason for incarceration they must be actively been enrolled in one of the following programs:
  - Anger management
  - Drug/Alcohol
  - Sex Offender
  - Domestic Violence

Additional Applicant Requirements
- Length of time incarcerate
- Class taken, or degrees obtained during incarceration
- Job duties/responsibilities during incarceration
  - Self-help programs completed during incarceration
  - Must be an example inmate prior to release
  - Self-help programs completed during incarceration
  - Must be an example inmate prior to release
  - All applicants must be reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.

- Applicant must have served in any branch of the United States Military
- Applicant must not have been dishonorably discharged
- Residents must reside in the state of Texas
- Each resident must be able to provide why they are in need of assistance
- Each applicant must be approved by the Board of Directors

All residents must pay rent during their stay.
State assistance may be obtained to assist with this cost until such time as employment is obtained.
Must become financially responsible within one year of residency.
Each resident must vacate the property within one year of residency. Exceptions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Comply with all property owners’ rules and regulations.
Drug, alcohol, smoking and violence has a zero tolerance. Smoking is permitted outside if cigarette butts are discarded in a receptacle.
Residents will be required to leave the premises upon request with no exceptions if any violations of policy
The resident’s parole officer will be contacted to assist in the removal of the resident.
Residents are responsible for reporting any parole officers’ name and telephone number information to the office.
Maintain the home in a clean and orderly fashion inside and out.
Residents may invite their family for day visits, but families will not reside on the property with the resident.
Weekend, overnight guest of family only upon approval by the property owner and their parole agent.
Overnight visits are limited to two per month
Must attend all classes mandated by the Department of Parole. These mandated classes will not be monitored by the property owner.
Must seek employment and show proof of applying for employment.

Self-Help classes will be available through our partners and may or may not be held on the premises for programs such as:

All policy and procedure changes require Board of Directors’ approval.