**Texas Supreme Court Clears Path for Robert Roberson's Execution in Shaken Baby Case**

In a landmark decision, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the state can proceed with the execution of Robert Roberson, convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter based on evidence associated with shaken baby syndrome. The court's decision on Friday comes after Texas lawmakers had temporarily halted the execution by issuing a legislative subpoena for Roberson to testify before a House committee.

The intervention by lawmakers from both parties was unprecedented in Texas, raising significant questions regarding the separation of powers within the state government. The Texas House members argued that Roberson deserved a new trial. However, the Texas Supreme Court found that the lawmakers had overstepped their authority by trying to interrupt the scheduled execution.

In the 31-page ruling, Justice Evan Young, writing on behalf of the nine-member court, emphasized that the legislative committee's power to compel testimony does not extend to overriding the legal process of an execution. The court, comprised entirely of Republican justices, asserted that while lawmakers can still call Roberson to testify, this legislative action cannot interfere with the judicial process already in place.

The ruling means that a new execution date for Roberson can now be scheduled. However, setting up such a date will take at least three months. During this period, the court has indicated that the executive branch must facilitate any requests for Roberson's testimony from the legislative committee.

This decision by the Texas Supreme Court sets a significant precedent regarding the limits of legislative power in death penalty cases and underscores the complexities surrounding the separation of powers in the state's governance.