There are currently 261 inmates living on death row in Texas, the state with the most active execution chamber by far. Use this interactive to search through these men and women by the length of their stay, race, age and sex.
Ben Hasson
Ben Hasson was an art director at The Texas Tribune. He previously worked at RMM Online Advertising and interned at the media company Super!Alright! He has also worked as a freelance designer for print and the web, mostly for the Austin independent music and film scene. He grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor's degree in design.
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Politics
For 84th #txlege, an Emoji’s Worth 140 Days
There are generic Texas-themed emoji on the way, but they won’t do the trick. What we really need — what you really want — are ones specially designed with the 84th Legislature in mind. Here are the 14 we came up with.
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Inside the 84th Session: The Seating Charts
With the Legislature back in session, we’ve updated our tools to help you navigate the Texas Capitol. Use these seating charts to locate where the members of the House and Senate sit in their respective chambers.
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News App: The 2012 Election Brackets
After months of campaigning and two weeks of early voting, it’s finally time for the Texas primary. Use our election brackets to help you in your research and, after the results are in, to see which candidates advance.
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News App: The 2012 Election Brackets
The candidates have filed for the May 29 primary elections, and we’ve updated our election brackets to reflect the final filing period.
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Interactive: Comparing the Leading GOP Presidential Contenders
Compare Rick Perry to other leading Republican presidential candidates on everything from their personal histories and governing experience to their stances on gay marriage and immigration.
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31 Days, 31 Ways: TWIA’s Claims Process Gets a Makeover
DAY 17 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: A flow chart to visualize the new — and complicated — claims process for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
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Interactive Timeline: The Budget Battle
We’ve culled the Tribune’s coverage of the budget battle and created an interactive timeline to link readers back to the major developments.
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Criminal Justice
Cameron Todd Willingham: A Timeline
Cameron Todd Willingham was executed in 2004, convicted of igniting the 1991 blaze that destroyed his home and killed his three young daughters. Click here for a timeline of the major events in the Willingham saga.
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State Government
Update: The Texas Budget Cycle
Confused about the state’s budget process? Trust us — you’re not alone. Check our flow chart to help understand where we are in the process (highlighted in yellow) and what steps are next (highlighted in gray).