Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Clint Gunnels and reappointed Marsha Moberley to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, with their terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. The board is responsible for making parole decisions for inmates in Texas prisons, determining conditions for parole and mandatory supervision, and providing recommendations on clemency matters to the governor.
Clint Gunnels, from Jonesboro, currently serves as a parole commissioner with the Board of Pardons and Paroles. He brings over 33 years of experience in criminal justice, including roles as a correctional officer, institutional parole officer, and director of Institutional Parole Operations for the board. His professional affiliations include past membership in organizations such as the Texas Corrections Association, American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), Association of Paroling Authorities International (APAI), and the American Correctional Association. Gunnels holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Sam Houston State University.
Marsha Moberley resides in Lakeway and is the current chair as well as a former commissioner of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. With more than 28 years in criminal justice, she previously served as Chief Probation Officer for Deaf Smith and Oldham counties. Moberley is a member of APAI and APPA, has chaired the Advisory Board of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, and led the Panhandle Chief Probation Officers Association. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott leads state government initiatives focused on economic development, education enhancement, border security efforts, job growth, innovation support, individual liberties protection, parental empowerment in schooling decisions, community programs like Operation Lone Star for border security, child sex trafficking prevention measures, economic expansion collaborations with companies such as Southwest Airlines through Travel Texas certifications—all while operating primarily out of Austin at the State Insurance Building (official website). Since his election in 2014 (official website), Governor Abbott’s administration has been recognized nationally; he was named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 (official website).
