A frantic and unprecedented rush by Texas lawmakers to successfully block the controversial execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson this week was notable for the absence of Gov. Greg Abbott, political analysts say.

A man whose execution was halted will testify at a legislative hearing about a “junk science” law in Texas that many say should have saved him long ago

State Representative Lacey Hull says it’s unclear why the courts have not applied Texas’ new Junk Science Statue in Robert Roberson’s case.