While the governor has expressed his plans for a pardon, he can't pardon Perry on his own. In Texas, the state Board of Pardons and Paroles must recommend an inmate be pardoned before the governor can approve it, but Abbott has requested an expedited review of this case. The members of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles are appointed by the Texas governor.

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