Randall H Erben in the Media

Houston Chronicle August 31, 2021

Fact check: Will Texas Democrats be ‘put in leg irons’ when they return to D.C.?

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in a fact check article regarding the future for Texas Democrats upon arrival back to Texas.

Texas Public Radio August 29, 2021

Dare To Listen: Know Your Rights In A Pandemic

Professor Randall Erben is interviewed in a podcast regarding the balance between individual rights and the community's rights during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott in front of an American flag

Texas Tribune August 27, 2021

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott can’t enforce mask mandate ban, he argues in court

Professor Randall Erben was quoted in an article about Gov. Greg Abbott's mask mandate ban and his various court battles with Texas cities, counties and public schools that have defied his ban.

Anti-mask demonstrators outside Houston Independent School District building holding signs that say "Masks should be optional"

Houston Chronicle August 13, 2021

Harris County wins court order blocking Abbott’s ban on COVID-19 restrictions

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article about Harris County blocking Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on local COVID-19 restrictions, such as mask mandates for school.

PolitiFact July 16, 2021

Is there ‘clear legal authority to handcuff’ truant Texas Democrats?

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article regarding interpretations of the Texas Constitution.

Legal Talk Network July 15, 2021

House Arrest!

Professor Randall Erben is interviewed in a podcast regarding the Texas Legislature's parliamentary predicament.

Republican and Democratic members of the House debating

El Paso Times July 14, 2021

‘What they elected me to do’: El Paso delegation among Texas Democrats to leave state

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article regarding the possibility of law makers receiving criminal charges.

Bloomberg July 13, 2021

Texas Democrats’ D.C. Escape Plan Has Limited Staying Power

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article regarding Texas Democrats' who left the state in an attempt to delay and stop the Republican legislation.

Gov. Greg Abbott, sitting in the center of a large table, talks to reporters during a press conference inside the Houston Police Officer's Union Headquarters, where he signed a "back the blue" pledge. Surrounding him are individuals wearing masks.

Houston Chronicle February 15, 2021

For Abbott, condemning police defunding was the easy part

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article about Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to prevent the defunding of police forces in Texas.

Texas Standard November 12, 2020

Texas Standard For November 12, 2020

Prof. Randall Erben joined the Texas Standard to discuss how most of the recent justices on the Texas Supreme Court were appointed, rather than elected by voters.

Portrait of Professor Erben, wearing a bright orange tie

The Daily Beast June 17, 2020

Texas Cities Are Trapped in Guv’s Reopening- No Matter the Cost

Professor Erben offers his experience and expertise as he is quoted in an article regarding local law and the governor’s powers during the pandemic.

KHOU11 May 28, 2020

Can businesses require you to wear a mask or face covering?

Texas Law Professor Randy Erben was interviewed by KHOU11 and uses his constitutional expertise to examine Abbott’s COVID-19 rulings.