The brief
Texas has executed seven people so far this year, up from five in both 2025 and 2024. Prior to Howard's execution, his attorneys pointed to the failed execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- Texas has executed seven people so far this year, up from five in both 2025 and 2024. A further two executions are scheduled to take place in the state in November.S1
- Prior to Howard's execution, his attorneys pointed to the failed execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike.S2
- His lawyers had tried to stop the execution until the final hour.S3
