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Capital punishment has been used in Texas since 1819. Since then 1,203 people have been legally executed. All but 6 of these people have been male. Texas is most famous for being the first state to use the electric chair, referred to as "Old Sparky". Today Texas leads the nation in executions. The execution of Cameron Todd Willingham, who many believe was innocent is an example of an executed person in Texas that is known by many throughout the country. There's a link for more information below.

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