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________ refers to a temporary (30 day) stay of execution the governor of Texas may grant.

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Reprieve

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Reprieve is a temporary postponement of the punishment or a temporary stay of execution for 30 days which can be granted by the Governor of Texas to an individual who has been condemned to death by the judicial system. The reprieve grant is for maximum 30 days and is only of temporary nature. In addition to this, the Governor of Texas also has the authority to pardon a convicted individual after upon the written recommendation by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

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