Faculty in the Media

Law.com September 18, 2026

Texas Lawyers Fear the Hallucinated Citation: Even the Ones Who Use AI Daily

Lecturer Kevin Frazier comments that the stifled conversation around AI adoption by attorneys hinders verification and progress toward responsible use.

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State Court Report September 17, 2026

The Texas Constitution: Everything is Bigger, Even the Fine Print

As part of a 50-state series about the nation’s constitutions, Professor Richard Albert co-authored an article analyzing the Texas Constitution's history, quirks, and most essential components.

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KUT News September 15, 2026

Is possessing smokable hemp flower and concentrate legal in Texas? No one knows

In an article discussing the conflict between Texas Department of State Health Services and existing state laws over the legality of some THCs, Adjunct Professor Craig Bennett comments that legislatures give agencies power, but that does not allow them to contradict statutes.

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Executive Functions September 14, 2026

The 25th Anniversary of the 2001 AUMF

An essay written by Dean Bobby Chesney in 2014 is cited to demonstrate how the executive branch established a "continuous-threat model" using Article II of the Constitution, which gave the president authority to act in self-defense of the nation against terrorists.

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The Washington Post September 14, 2026

Why a lawyer who launched the Christian legal movement believes it’s gone astray

Professor Emeritus Douglas Laycock argues that religious liberty should protect everyone regardless of faith or political affiliation, warning that its growing association with partisan politics threatens the principle itself.

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The Daily Texan September 10, 2026

Federal government limits, changes internship opportunities for international students

Clinical Professor Elissa Steglich explains that restrictions on Curricular Practical Training hurt international students by limiting their practical experience, diminishing the global appeal of U.S. universities, and ultimately harming the broader academic community by reducing diverse global perspectives.

More of: Elissa C Steglich

Financial Advisor September 9, 2026

New Sheriff Of ‘Y’all Street’ Beefs Up As Finance Heads To Texas

Professor James Spindler notes that few U.S. Attorney district offices have dedicated financial-crimes teams because the SEC’s regional offices typically have greater resources and prosecutors tend to prioritize securities cases that are clear slam dunks.

More of: James C Spindler

MarketWatch September 9, 2026

The traditional paths to building wealth are becoming less accessible for young Americans. Here’s what happened.

Professor Mechele Dickerson relates observations from her personal life to the decrease in accessibility and to markers of the middle class.

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The Daily Texan September 7, 2026

Department of Education proposes rule to cancel grants ‘for convenience’

Adjunct Professor Cory Liu explains how Congress passes broad laws to grant agencies flexibility in forming and editing their regulations.

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Monetary Matters with Jack Farley September 6, 2026

What Actually Happens When a Life Insurer Fails (It’s Worse Than a Bank)

On the "Monetary Matters with Jack Farley" podcast, Professor Andrew Granato joins Farley to discuss how life insurance companies use state guarantee funds to protect against significant loss for their private equity firms.

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The Los Angeles Times September 5, 2026

Before Mark Walter’s companies faced inquiries, he kept a low profile and built loyalty

Professor Andrew Granato comments that recent events with Mark Walter's companies do not inspire confidence in the current system of insurance regulation.

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Sunday Civics September 6, 2026

OOTC: The Middle Class New Deal

Professor Mechele Dickerson joins podcast host L. Joy Williams to discuss the new definition of the middle class and challenge policymakers to respond to the related economic problems.

More of: Mechele Dickerson