Steven T Collis in the Media

The Washington Post August 21, 2026

Texas governor calls for Justice Dept. probe of Muslim washing stations

Professor Steven Collis comments that Governor Abbott's initiative to close Muslim washing stations in Texas airports is part of a broader pattern of state officials targeting Muslims.

Dallas Morning News August 7, 2026

What is Sharia? Leaders, experts work to dispel misconceptions as rhetoric spreads in Texas

Professor Steven Collis explains that "Sharia law" is a misunderstood, Americanized term and notes that the U.S. Constitution strictly prohibits foreign or religious laws from overriding American law.

The New York Times July 30, 2026

Texans Try New Tactic to Remove Ten Commandments From Schools: Texas Law

Clinical Professor Steven Collis explains how Texas parents could challenge mandated Ten Commandment displays under state religious freedom law rather than the First Amendment.

Houston Chronicle June 26, 2026

Dan Patrick-led Religious Liberty Commission aims to alter the relationship between church and state

Clinical Professor Steven Collis states that while the term"separation of church and state" doesn’t appear in the Constitution, two religious liberty clauses limit how much the government can interfere with religion or promote one set of faith beliefs over another.

Bloomberg Law May 5, 2026

Texas Ten Commandments Case Shows Supreme Court Clarity Needed

Clinical Professor Steven Collis argues that the Supreme Court's vague 2022 Kennedy v. Bremerton decision left lower courts without adequate guidance on the Establishment Clause, and the recent ruling upholding the Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms shows the Court must now step in and provide a clearer framework.

USA Today April 11, 2026

Texas excluded Islamic schools from voucher program, lawsuit says

Professor Steven Collis explains that whether religious discrimination within voucher programs violates the First Amendment has remained an unresolved and complex legal question for years.

Reporting Texas February 25, 2026

Federal Judge Allows Protesters Lawsuit Against UT to Proceed on First Amendment Claims

Clinical Professor Steven Collis explains that the Texas federal court will hear Pro-Palestine student protestors' case against the University of Texas for suppression of free speech.

HuffPost November 25, 2025

Texas Public Schools Are Being Sued For Not Displaying The 10 Commandments

Professor Steven Collis analyzes Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s possible motives for filing lawsuits against school districts over the new state law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.

AP News September 14, 2025

Workers commenting on Kirk’s death learn the limits of free speech in and out of their jobs

In a news story about regarding the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, Clinical Professor Steven Collis explains the legal grounds for workers potentially losing their jobs over off-duty conduct, including differences between employees in public and private sector jobs.

Desert News July 23, 2025

The Temptation Now Facing America’s Religious Institutions

Professor Steven Collis cautions that weakening the Johnson Amendment may tempt religious groups to embrace partisan politics, risking their spiritual purpose.

Marketplace June 25, 2025

Why a new Texas law worries anime and manga fans in the state

Professor Steven Collis believes that the new Texas law designed to criminalize AI-generated child porn will be enforced in a way that avoids the overreach feared by the comics and manga community.

Inside Higher Ed June 23, 2025

Texas Governor Signs Bill to Limit Expressive Activity on Campuses

Professor Steven Collis explains the main goal of the controversial bill signed by Governor Abbott that limits demonstrations on college campuses as preventing outside agitators from protesting, with the question of legality varying by campus.