Robert Roberson, a death row inmate, was scheduled to testify before Texas lawmakers regarding his conviction for the 2002 murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki, after his execution was temporarily halted. Roberson's conviction was based on shaken baby syndrome, a diagnosis now considered outdated, leading to questions about his guilt and calls for his exoneration from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers. The Texas Supreme Court intervened to stop his execution just hours before it was to take place, following a subpoena from the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence. However, Texas Governor Greg Abbott argued that lawmakers overstepped their authority by subpoenaing Roberson, emphasizing that only he has the power to delay executions. The committee's subpoena aimed to buy time for Roberson, who could still face a new execution date after testifying. This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding the reliability of forensic evidence and the effectiveness of Texas's junk science law intended to allow appeals based on discredited scientific evidence.