In Texas, from 1819 to 1923, people in Texas were put to death by hanging. Texas now uses lethal injection — pentobarbital — to carry out death sentences.

The Supreme Court has ruled for a Texas death row inmate who's seeking DNA testing to show he should be ineligible for ...

The latest Texas death row news from The Texas Tribune. By Ayden Runnels June 26, 2025 Ruben Gutierrez is challenging the constitutionality of a state law that restricts death row inmates from ...

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 for Ruben Gutierrez, a Texas death row inmate, granting a path for DNA testing that could impact his execution eligibility.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 for Ruben Gutierrez, a Texas death row inmate, granting a path for DNA testing that could impact his execution eligibility.

Justices side with Texas death row inmate seeking DNA testing to show he shouldn't be executed The Supreme Court has ruled for a Texas death row inmate who's seeking DNA testing to show he should ...