• WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS. JR. • • GOVERNOR //2 3 41/ Dear //5//: STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AUSTIN. TEXAS 78711 January 21, 1988 19.04 Pardon The governor has no authority to make pardons except upon the written recommendation of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Therefore, I am taking the liberty of forwarding your letter to the board. They will send you the proper forms to make application for pardon and answer any questions you have about the process. This office will examine your application for pardon, if recommended by the board. Thank you for writing the governor. PW/MS Sincerely, Pete Wassdorf Deputy General Counsel