Randall H Erben in the Media

Austin American-Statesman July 29, 2025

Texas senators running for attorney general to vote on bill expanding the office’s power

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben points out that while three Texas senators running for attorney general are voting on SB 11, casting a vote to raise the office’s salary would make them ineligible for appointment to it.

The Houston Chronicle July 29, 2025

Texas senators running for attorney general to vote on bill expanding the office’s power

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben said there’s no legal conflict with senators running for attorney general voting on a bill that would expand the powers of that office, since it doesn’t involve raising its pay.

The Daily Texan July 29, 2025

Texas appeals court upholds law restricting city ordinances

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben explained that the recent court ruling upholding Texas House Bill 2127 requires cities to reassess local ordinances to ensure they don’t conflict with state law, noting that municipalities have limited legal ground to challenge the law since they are creations of the state.

The Bond Buyer July 22, 2025

Texas lawmakers take up floods, property taxes in special session

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben predicts that due to the time constraints of the legislative special session in Texas, lawmakers will only have the capacity to discuss flood response, congressional redistricting, and state regulation of hemp-derived products.

The Daily Texan July 1, 2025

Texas AG orders Austin to amend contract over ‘discrimination’ toward firearm companies

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben noted that laws like Texas SB 19 make it clear that government entities—liberal or conservative—are obligated to enforce them.

The Bond Buyer May 20, 2025

Some bond-related bills advance as clock ticks on Texas legislature

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben predicts that it's unlikely House Bill 19, which failed to advance out of the House Ways and Means Committee, will be revived before the end of the legislative session due to the magnitude of its proposal, which would require more time for evaluation.

The New Yorker March 10, 2025

The Unchecked Authority of Greg Abbott

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article about Governor Greg Abbott's exercise of power and role in the Trump administration's mass-deportation campaign.

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.

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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.