Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Clint Gunnels and reappointed Marsha Moberley to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Their terms will run until February 1, 2031. The board is responsible for making parole decisions for inmates in Texas prisons, setting conditions for parole and mandatory supervision, and providing recommendations on clemency matters to the governor.
Clint Gunnels, from Jonesboro, is currently 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. Gunnels has been involved with organizations such as the Texas Corrections Association, American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), Association of Paroling Authorities International (APAI), and the American Correctional Association. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Sam Houston State University.
Marsha Moberley, from Lakeway, serves as chair of the board and is a former commissioner. She has more than 28 years in the criminal justice field and previously worked as Chief Probation Officer for Deaf Smith and Oldham counties. Moberley is affiliated with APAI, APPA, and is a former chair of both the Advisory Board of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission and the Panhandle Chief Probation Officers Association. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott operates as part of the executive branch of state government and maintains its main offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building (source). Since his election in 2014, Governor Abbott has led efforts focused on economic development, education enhancement, border security initiatives like Operation Lone Star, job creation, protection of individual liberties, parental empowerment in schooling decisions, community support programs, innovation promotion across sectors such as travel and transportation partnerships (source).
The Office also played a role in advancing statewide services throughout Texas (source) while contributing to record employment levels (source). Governor Abbott was recognized among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 (source).
