Many Texans are either misinformed—or not informed at all—about the realities of the death penalty.
Throughout Texas’s history with capital punishment, there have been countless instances of misconduct, corruption, and critical mistakes in death penalty cases—errors that have cost innocent people their lives. Every time a flawed trial ends in execution, the value of human life is put on the line. What was once “innocent until proven guilty” has, in many cases, become “guilty, without a chance to prove innocence.” For those who still support the death penalty in Texas, we offer not judgment, but perspective. Through education and awareness, I hope you’ll consider a different point of view—one grounded in compassion, accountability, and truth. It’s time we rethink what justice really means in Texas. The death penalty doesn’t serve justice—it denies it. It’s time for that to change.
In Texas, the death penalty costs approximately $3.8 million compared to $1.3 million for life imprisonment. Taxpayers fund these expenses regardless of personal beliefs. Prolonged trials and extensive legal involvement raise costs. State Rep. John Bucy III advocates for abolishing the death penalty, highlighting economic inefficiency and the risks of wrongful convictions.
The mental wellbeing of families affected by the death penalty is often overlooked. Psychologist Katherine Norgard highlights the marginalization of these families during executions. Grieving mother Victoria Coward suggests reallocating funds from death sentences to support services for victims’ families, emphasizing the need for a broader approach to justice and healing.
In the state of Texas, there have been far too many times where marginalized communities have been targeted. The TCADP reported that “over the last 5 years, nearly 70 percent of death sentences have been imposed on people of color; more than 40 percent were imposed on Black defendants. In 2024, five of the six…
The death penalty has been an extreme form of punishment known around the world since pre-birth of America. America’s usage of the death penalty was heavily influenced by the british. In the 1960s- the supreme court ruled captial murder as “cruel and unusual” under the 8th Amendment. This resulted in revisions being made in the…
TX Death Row Reform: 