Attorneys for death row inmate Robert Roberson have filed a formal objection to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request to set an execution date, citing ongoing legal proceedings and compelling new evidence of Roberson's innocence.

A judge could set a new execution date for no sooner than 90 days from now, though Roberson has a pending appeal.

On Monday, the Texas Attorney General's Office filed a request seeking a new execution date for Roberson. The next day, Tuesday, Roberson's team filed a motion objecting to the idea of setting a new execution date as Roberson is actively maintaining his innocence.