Randall H Erben in the Media

Bloomberg Law January 20, 2025

Bitcoin Reserve Efforts by States Are Little More Than Noise

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben casts doubt on state governments' efforts to pass bills that would create cryptocurrency reserves.

The Bond Buyer December 3, 2024

More conservative Texas Legislature tees up bills for 2025 session

Professor Randall Erben discusses the upcoming Texas legislative session, noting the likely increased filing of more movement conservative legislation and addressing pre-filed bills.

Austin American-Statesman December 1, 2024

A conservative nonprofit got $80k for a Texas book-ban battle. Llano County hasn’t seen it

In an article about a conservative non-profit's fundraising related to a book banning battle in Llano County, Professor Randall Erben explained how government code allows counties to take donations for costs related to county business including legal defense fees.

The Dallas Morning News November 29, 2024

Texas’ dual high court system: Rare, specialized and sometimes contentious

Professors Mike Golden and Randall Erben speak on the intricacies and historical design of Texas' dual high court system, which separates civil and criminal cases between the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.

More of: Mike Golden

Houston Landing October 31, 2024

Harris County revamped its guaranteed income program. Ken Paxton is still trying to stop it.

Professor Randall Erben remarks that Harris County's overhaul of its guaranteed income initiative will improve their chances of approval from the state Supreme Court, but that legal roadblocks from the attorney general still exist.

Texas Tribune October 11, 2024

Judge reportedly strikes down Texas law that Ken Paxton frequently uses to investigate companies and nonprofits

Professor Randall Erben is quoted about the constitutional origins behind Texas' "Request to Examine" law that was recently struck down by a federal magistrate judge.

Austin American-Statesman June 18, 2024

Texas Ethics Commission requires social media influencers to disclose paid political posts

Professor Randall Erben's explanatory comments given during a Texas Ethics Commission meeting are repeated in an article on the unanimous decision to require influencers to disclose paid posts and videos as political advertisements.

Texas Observer June 12, 2024

Ex-Legislator Faces Investigation for Possible Violation of Lobbying Law He Co-Sponsored

A statement made by Randall Erben at a Texas Ethics Commission meeting was used in a story on a former state representative's alleged violations of a Texas revolving-door law that restricts lawmakers from leaving office to become lobbyists.

Texas Tribune June 10, 2024

To fight poverty, some Texas cities gave aid with no strings attached. Conservatives are pushing back.

Professor Randall Erben explains how tax-funded financial aid programs must demonstrate that the funding is used to meet specific goals for the good of the public and not for the benefit of private parties.

Houston Landing April 17, 2024

Other cities and counties have tried guaranteed income programs. Ken Paxton didn’t sue them.

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben discusses how Article III, Section 52 of the Texas Constitution, which says public money cannot be used for private purposes, is factoring into Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Harris County's guaranteed income pilot program.

The Daily Texan April 1, 2024

Gov. Abbott announces plan to ensure stronger SB 17 compliance

Professor Randall Erben tells The Daily Texan that, as long as Republican lawmakers continue to hold both legislative houses, he expects the state to continue to increase SB-17's restrictions on public universities.

KXAN March 29, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launches investigation into Boeing parts supplier, requests DEI documents

Professor Randall Erben explains that companies must comply with requests for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) documents.