Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marsha Moberley as the new chair of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, an entity charged with significant responsibility regarding the fate of Texas inmates. Moberley, hailing from Iowa Colony, brings a wealth of experience to the position, drawing from over a quarter-century in the probation and parole fields. According to the official announcement, her credentials include serving previously as a commissioner and member of the very same board she will now chair.
With the governor's decision, her portfolio has expanded, where Moberley's vast background will inform her supervision over parole decisions for inmates, clemency recommendations, and mandatory supervision conditions. Governor Abbott's office highlighted her past roles as the chief probation officer for Deaf Smith and Oldham counties, emphasizing her expertise. Her education, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University, underpins her long-standing commitment to this complex field.
Marsha Moberley is no stranger to leadership roles within the criminal justice community, having held chair positions at the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission and the Panhandle Chief Probation Officers Association. Her involvement extends beyond state lines, as indicated by her membership in the Association of Paroling Authorities International and the Juvenile Justice Association of Texas, organizations that reflect her dedication to improving parole and probation practices on a larger scale.
