Faculty in the Media

The Bond Buyer January 20, 2026

Bonds feature in Texas AG’s legal opinion against MWBE programs

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben comments on the advisory nature of attorney general opinions in response to the recent statements regarding Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation.  

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The Chuck ToddCast January 19, 2026

Interview w/ Mechele Dickerson – Does America Need A Middle Class New Deal?

Professor Mechele Dickerson is a guest on "The Chuck ToddCast" to discuss the research and rationale underpinning the policy recommendations and insights provided in her latest book, "The Middle-Class New Deal: Restoring Upward Mobility and the American Dream."

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San Antonio Express-News January 17, 2026

Trump’s AI executive order asserts much-needed federal guidance, authority

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier writes an op-ed that outlines the benefits of President Trump's recent executive order that delegates AI regulation to the federal government.

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New York Post January 15, 2026

Calif. mom accused of killing 3-year-old in ‘exorcism’ horror offers twisted defense

Professor Emeritus Douglas Laycock offers his perspective on an ongoing California criminal case in which the defendants are invoking religious freedom, observing that their case doesn't hold weight because constitutional rights can be overridden to serve compelling government interests.

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The Texas Tribune January 19, 2026

Ken Paxton uses diversity legal opinion on MLK Day to attack John Cornyn ahead of U.S. Senate primary

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben notes that Paxton’s opinion regarding diversity and equity is not legally binding and that issuing it without a formal request was unusual.

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WURD Radio January 17, 2026

Professor Mechele Dickerson on her New Book

Professor Mechele Dickerson joins the WURD "Radio’s Solutions" podcast to discuss how her new book, "The Middle Class New Deal," defines the middle class and explores today’s policy challenges.

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New Books Network January 17, 2026

A. Mechele Dickerson, “The Middle-Class New Deal: Restoring Upward Mobility and the American Dream”

Professor Mechele Dickerson explains how policy trends have affected the American middle class in an interview with New Books Network about her latest book, "The Middle Class New Deal."

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The Fulcrum January 16, 2026

In Defense of AI Optimism

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier argues that society advances only when optimists challenge the status quo by experimenting with new technologies, especially in the Age of AI, because progress depends on evidence-based risks supported by institutions rather than fear-driven pessimism.

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Courthouse News Service January 15, 2026

Independence of Fed comes to head at SCOTUS

Professor Aaron Nielson explains that, while presidents can constitutionally remove executive branch agencies' leadership, the Federal Reserve is exempt because its core function is monetary policy, not executive power.

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Spectrum News 1 January 14, 2026

Texas Democrats call for investigation into Elon Musk’s AI chatbot creating explicit images

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier explains that opening a state investigation into AI chatbot Grok for its creation of explicit images will rely upon proving intent, adding that the case could prompt conversations about how to curb harmful AI activity without stifling its potential societal benefits.

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Tech Policy Press January 14, 2026

How an AI Hotline Could Help AGs Effectively Govern AI

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier calls for the establishment of a dedicated AI hotline in order to protect consumers from bad actors in the AI industry without impeding technological innovation.

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The Zero Hour with RJ Eskow January 10, 2026

Mechele Dickerson: A Middle-Class New Deal

Professor Mechele Dickerson is interviewed on the "The Zero Hour" with RJ Eskow to discuss her new book, "A Middle-Class New Deal: Restoring Upward Mobility and the American Dream."

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