In the state of Texas, which race/ethnicity is most likely to be on death row today?
A) Caucasian
B) African American
C) Hispanic
D) Asian American
E) Race/ethnicity does not raise one's likelihood of being given the death penalty.

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According to the Death Penalty Information Center, as of February 2021, 43% of death row inmates in Texas are African American, compared to 26% Caucasian and 28% Hispanic. This indicates that African Americans are disproportionately represented on death row in Texas.

In the State of Texas, Which Race/ethnicity Is Most Likely