At least nine states have bills seeking to abolish or repeal the death penalty . Justice has no price tag , '' Lykos said . Elsewhere , state budget cuts are delaying or halting death penalty trials . Colorado also seeks to use capital defense lawyers for cold case investigations . Harris County , Texas , Sheriff Pat Lykos vows to continue the death penalty .
At least nine states have bills seeking to abolish or repeal the death penalty . Elsewhere , state budget cuts are delaying or halting death penalty trials . Colorado also seeks to use capital defense lawyers for cold case investigations . Harris County , Texas , Sheriff Pat Lykos vows to continue the death penalty .