| Category | State Information |
|---|---|
| State Abbreviation | TX |
| State Name | Texas |
| Death Penalty? | Yes |
| Number of Executions Since 1976 | 446 |
| Number of Executions before 1976 | 755 |
| Current Death Row Population | 358 |
| Women on Death Row | 10 |
| Date Death Penalty Re-enacted | 01/01/1974 |
| 1st Execution After Re-enactment | 1982 |
| Murder Rate (per 100,000) | 5.9 |
| Is Life Without Parole an Option? | Yes |
| Can a defendant get death for a felony in which s/he was not responsible for the murder? | Yes |
| Number of Innocent Persons Freed From Death Row | 9 |
| Number of Clemencies Granted | 2 |
| Region | South |
| Method | Injection |
| How is the Sentence Determined? | Jury |
| Location of Death Row(s) | Livingston (Women: Gatesville) |
| Clemency Process | Governor must have the Board of Pardons and Paroles recommendation for clemency. |