As Texas legislators clash over the contentious execution of Robert Roberson, representatives from East Texas have sided against the defendant.

Roberson said he was placing his hopes for another execution stay in the hands of his lawyers, his supporters and God.

LIVINGSTON, Texas(AP) — Robert Roberson was calm and hopeful as he pondered his mortality and whether he could again avoid becoming the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied ...

LIVINGSTON, Texas -- Robert Roberson was calm and hopeful as he pondered his mortality and whether he could again avoid becoming the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to ...

HOUSTON (AP) — Texas’ top criminal court on Thursday again paused the execution of Robert Roberson, just days before he was set to become the first person in the U.S. put to death for a murder ...