A Cameron County jury convicted Melissa Lucio in 2008 on a charge of capital murder in the death of her two-year-old daughter.
"[T]here is a rich history of clerical prayer at the time of a prisoner’s execution," Chief Justice John Roberts wrote.
Melissa Lucio was sentenced to lethal injection in 2008 after a jury convicted her of capital murder in the death of her two-year-old daughter.
As the end of the 86th Legislature fast approaches, The Texan takes a look at where key legislation stands before the House and Senate adjourn.
Rep. Rose's bill prohibits offenders diagnosed with severe mental illness from being subjected to the death penalty.
