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id: 99cef0dc71
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 12:22 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 12:22 CST
status: reported
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# Group urges governor-elect Hinojosa to end Texas death penalty

An anti-capital punishment group called on governor-elect Hinojosa to end the death penalty in Texas. Governors cannot unilaterally commute death sentences but can appoint Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles members.

Section: [Public Safety](/san-antonio/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles](/san-antonio/wiki/texas-board-of-pardons-and-paroles.md)

## Coverage

- [San Antonio Current](https://www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-news/anti-capital-punishment-group-calls-on-governor-elect-hinojosa-to-end-death-penalty-in-texas/), 2026-11-09 12:22 CST: Anti-capital punishment group calls on governor-elect Hinojosa to end death penalty in Texas

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