Moises Mendoza was convicted in Texas for the 2004 capital murder of Rachel Tolleson. He has been given an execution date for April 23, 2025.

All of Mr. Medoza's legal challenges seeking to halt his execution have been denied and no additional litigation is anticipated. His only option is to seek executive clemency from Governor Abbott. Case background is here.

Moises takes full responsibility for his crime and has expressed tremendous remorse. Now 21 years later, he is not the same person who committed the crime. He has has no disciplinary issues in prison since 2008 - 17 years. Moises was baptized in prison and has been living on the faith based wing. He has a vast network of family and friends who love and support him, one of whom recently wrote: "Moises is the most honest, genuine, selfless, loving, and kind person now. He is really the picture of what we want when it comes to rehabilitation and redemption."

Join the Virtual Sit In

Call Gov. Abbott at 512-463-2000 with the following message:

"Hi. My name is [your name]. I am calling to ask that Gov. Abbott intervenes to stop the execution of Moises Mendoza on April 23, 2024. Texas does not need to kill to be safe from people who have killed. Moises is deeply remorseful of his crime and is loved deeply by those around him. Thank you."

Register for the Virtual Vigil HERE.

Texas' aggressive execution schedule marks it as an outlier in its use of the death penalty while the majority of other states are on a downward trend of executions. In the last few years, Texas has been one of only a handful of states that have carried out death sentences - and it continues to do so targeting the poor, the mentally ill and people of color.

Please sign the petition asking Governor Abbott and the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to do everything within their power to stop this execution, including issuing a stay, and seeking a path to clemency in the case.

Additionally, you may reach out now to the Board at bpp-pio@tdcj.texas.gov and the Governor at https://gov.texas.gov/contact/and (512) 463-1782. You can simply leave a voice message, or choose to speak to a representative if you prefer.

Please note: In Texas, the Governor does have limited power when it comes to the death penalty. But the story we are told that "it's out of the governor's hands," is only true if we allow it to be. Yes, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles must recommend clemency in that state in order for the Governor to grant clemency (mercy) by commuting a death sentence. But the fact is that the governor appoints the members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. He can choose to appoint members who will take valid claims and concerns more seriously, instead of acting like rubber-stamping gate-keepers. He can still use his position of power and influence to enact justice in the State of Texas