Summary
High-profile cases for three Texas death row inmates will have appeals heard in 2026. Scheduled executions in Texas for four other inmates are also set for the same year. Texas continues its trend of fewer executions despite historically high numbers compared to other states.
Key Facts
- Appeals for death row inmates Robert Roberson, Brittany Holberg, and David Wood are scheduled for 2026.
- Texas has four executions planned for 2026: Charles Victor Thompson, Cedric Ricks, James Broadnax, and Edward Busby.
- Texas has historically conducted the most executions in the U.S., with 596 from 1977 to 2025.
- In 2025, Texas had five executions, while Florida led the U.S. with 19.
- Robert Roberson's case was stayed in 2025 under Texas' "junk science" law, questioning debunked evidence used in his conviction.
- Brittany Holberg's 1998 murder conviction was overturned in 2025 due to undisclosed informant involvement.
- David Wood's execution was paused in 2025 as the court reviews claims of false testimony and suppressed evidence.
