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)