Texas, the nation's most active death penalty state, is running out of its execution drug

[Cali_Democrat]

Texas Execution Drug Shortage: State Running Out Of Pentobarbital
By MICHAEL GRACZYK

HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- The nation's most active death penalty state is running out of its execution drug.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said Thursday that its remaining supply of pentobarbital expires in September and that no alternatives have been found. It wasn't immediately clear whether two executions scheduled for next month would be delayed. The state has already executed 11 death-row inmates this year, and at least seven more have execution dates in coming months.

"We will be unable to use our current supply of pentobarbital after it expires," agency spokesman Jason Clark said. "We are exploring all options at this time."

Texas switched to the lethal, single-dose sedative last year after one of the drugs used in its three-drug execution process became difficult to obtain and the state's supply expired. Other death-penalty states have encountered similar problems after some drug suppliers barred the drugs' use for executions or have refused, under pressure from death-penalty opponents, to sell or manufacture drugs for use in executions.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/01/texas-execution-drug-shortage-running-out_n_3690893.html?utm_hp_ref=crime

Well, gee, that sucks

[jmowreader]

1. I don't suppose it ever occurred to them...

that they have police department firing ranges, vans, chairs, cargo straps, and WAY too many guns in Texas.

[KansDem]

3. When Gary Gilmore was executed by firing squad in Utah in 1977

Although only five shooters were required, the state had dozens of volunteers

[GlashFordan]

2. So what?

Their legislature will just authorize use of Drano or an old oak tree.

[dembotoz]

4. i agree and welcome to du

perhaps brylcream
a little dab will do ya

and yes I know I prob spelled it wrong

perhaps they should just lie
lying has not bothered repubs before

[Paladin]

5. And George Zimmerman turns up in Texas a few days ago.

Coincidence?

[AndyA]

6. Can't they just toss them out on the street and declare open season on them?

It's Texas, likely half the people around are armed and loaded and would be thrilled to take care of them for the state--no charge, because they're such good Murkans.