Randall H Erben in the Media

The Daily Texan August 31, 2026

Gov. Abbott calls for 3-year Bachelor’s degree plans from state coordinating board

Adjunct Professor Randy Erben weighs in on Governor Greg Abbott's directive requesting a framework to complete three-year bachelor's degrees for high-demand career and technical subjects.

The Daily Texan August 24, 2026

Hundreds of data centers to be audited, possibly added to state power grid

Professor David Spence and Adjunct Professor Randy Erben comment on Governor Greg Abbott's recent directive to the Public Utility Commission of Texas requiring a complete audit of all data centers.

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Houston Chronicle July 13, 2026

Texas’ top election official’s departure ahead of midterm creates uncertainty

In an article on potential replacements for the Texas Secretary of State, Adjunct Professor Randall Erben weighs in on how a state constitutional provision could limit former state Rep. Nate Schatzline's legal eligibility for the position.

Spectrum News 1 April 27, 2026

Texas cities shift rules on ICE cooperation, raising constitutional questions

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben explains that, while Governor Greg Abbott had the authority to withhold state funding to compel cities to revise their policies on ICE cooperation, defendants can still bring forth constitutional law and Fourth Amendment claims if they believe their rights were violated.

The Daily Texan March 30, 2026

Lt. Governor establishes state senate committee on religious liberty

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben addresses the value of a state senate select committee and the prevalence of religious liberty rights in recent political discourse.

The Daily Texan February 8, 2026

Lt. Gov. releases list of priorities for upcoming legislative session

Adjunct Professor Randy Erben explains the purpose of investigations and hearings prior to the 2027 legislative session.

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.

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.

The Texas Tribune December 9, 2025

Texas AG probe of nearly 1,000 cities’ finances to seek violations of new property tax law

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben challenges the feasibility of the attorney general's initiative to investigate cities unduly raising property taxes.

The Texas Tribune December 9, 2025

Paxton’s campaign against immigrant-serving groups gets boost from court rulings

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben analyzes how Attorney General Ken Paxton is using "requests to examine" as part of a broader legal strategy intended to undermine immigrant-serving nonprofits.

The Daily Texan December 4, 2025

Provision of federal bill limits sale of THC products, impacting local businesses

Professor Randall Erben notes that a provision in the bill that ended the federal government shutdown, which bans THC products containing over 0.4 milligrams, was included as an afterthought and has created uncertainty in the Texas hemp industry.

Raw Story December 2, 2025

GOP judge eyeing challenge to scandal-hit Texas Dem set to dodge legal pitfall: experts

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben explains that the court must consider the public policy of focusing on elected duties rather than seeking out other office positions to determine if Tano Tijerina was a candidate for a congressional district seat before the end of his term.