The Texas Supreme Court stayed Robert Leslie Roberson III's execution shortly before 9:45 p.m., just hours before he was set to die by lethal injection.
Roberson's case has garnered bipartisan support, as many believe his daughter died of natural causes rather than violent abuse, questioning the basis of his conviction.
Despite petitions for reprieve being denied earlier in the day, state lawmakers acted swiftly, unanimously voting to subpoena Roberson, which led to the stop of his execution.
Justice Evan A. Young emphasized that the ruling was based on civil law and confirmed the district court's authority in granting a temporary restraining order.
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