Texas executes Ivan Cantu for Dallas murders despite doubts of his guilt

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Unsealed evidence shows racist comments, threats of violence made by Daniel Perry before killing of Austin protester

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With tweet about a pardon, Gov. Greg Abbott injects politics into Texas’ criminal justice system

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Gov. Greg Abbott backs call for pardon for Daniel Perry, who killed Austin protester in 2020

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Prison contractor MTC accused of billing Texas millions for inmate treatment programs it didn’t provide

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Texas board rejects posthumous pardon for George Floyd — after recommending one to Greg Abbott

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Melissa Lucio’s execution halted by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

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Facing harsh criticism in the Melissa Lucio case, Texas prosecutor may temporarily spare the woman many believe is innocent

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More than half of the Texas House wants to stop the execution of Melissa Lucio, convicted of killing her toddler

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