Navigate to the Death Penalty Information Center Web site at http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/, locate the Facts section, and select the Recent Legislative Activity link. Upon entering the Changes in Death Penalty Laws Around the U.S.: 2000-2005 page, select the Texas link.

1. With which current issues does your state's legislation deal?

2. What legislative decisions have been made in the state since the year 2000? Is there any pending legislation? Describe the legislation.

3. What is your opinion of the legislation you identified?