Texas

Does Texas allow for capital punishment? Yes

Present status of the state’s capital punishment laws?Ongoing

How many executions have taken place?1226

How many executions are scheduled for 2011?7 carried out, 9 scheduled

How many inmates are on Death Row?322

Is life without parole an available alternative?Yes

What methods of execution are available?Lethal injection

If lethal injection is used, what drug or drug combination is used in the state?3-drug protocol, starting with pentobarbital. Began using pentobarbital in 3-drug protocol onMay 3, 2011 (Wall Street Journal, 5/4/11)