Faculty in the Media

Houston Chronicle December 17, 2024

A tax loophole for landlords costs Harris County millions and is sparking law suits. Who can stop it?

Professor Heather Way provides insight into tax exemptions for housing projects and how local taxing entities could challenge that status if a project delivers no meaningful public benefit.

More of: Heather K Way

Houston Chronicle December 17, 2024

Secret tax cuts for landlords strip $600M from Harris County tax rolls in a ‘get-rich-quick scheme’

Professor Heather Way describes Harris County tax exemptions as a 'get-rich-quick scheme,' emphasizing the lack of political accountability for these projects.

More of: Heather K Way

Time December 14, 2024

How Gender-Affirming Health Care Providers Are Preparing for Trump’s Presidency

Professor Elizabeth Sepper weighs in on attempts to ban gender-affirming healthcare, commenting that the executive branch of the federal government cannot enact bans unilaterally.

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

iHeart Radio December 12, 2024

Charles Silver On His Book ‘Overcharged– Why Americans Pay Too Much for Healthcare’

Professor Charles Silver discusses his newest book, "Overcharged - Why Americans Pay Too Much for Health Care," and how third party payment arrangements and governmental involvement impact the healthcare costs of Americans.

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Houston Chronicle December 12, 2024

Looking for a $1 million tax break? For a fee, these tiny Texas agencies are willing to help

A 2020 report on tax breaks provided to public facility corporations for apartment developments that was compiled by the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic led by Professor Heather Way is referenced in an article about a Texas property tax loophole.

More of: Heather K Way

New Orleans Public Radio December 11, 2024

Watchdog urges Louisiana to investigate crisis pregnancy center over data breach

Professor Elizabeth Sepper comments on an investigation into a breach of personal data from a Louisiana pregnancy center.

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

Leadership Now December 10, 2024

The Best Leadership Books of 2024

Professor Steven Collis's recently published book "Habits of a Peacemaker" was featured in Leadership Now's list of The Best Leadership Books of 2024.

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Religion News Service December 10, 2024

Indigenous leaders bring first case under Texas’ COVID-19-era religious liberty measure

Professor John Greil comments on the potential precedent-setting impact of a case filed under the Religious Services Amendment by ceremonial leaders of the Lipan-Apache Native American Church against the City of San Antonio.

More of: John Greil

The New York Times December 9, 2024

E.P.A. Bans Cancer-Causing Chemicals Used in Dry Cleaning

Professor Wendy Wagner notes that regulation of toxic chemicals is vulnerable to interference from politicians, who can intervene in scientific analyses needed to introduce regulations.

More of: Wendy E Wagner

NPR December 6, 2024

Crypto’s new swagger: What’s driving Bitcoin’s surge past $100,000?

Professor Henry Hu discusses the future of crypto-currency, analyzing the potential impact of regulation under the incoming administration, noting that it could both increase demand and reduce legal uncertainty.

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Texas Standard December 5, 2024

Supreme Court hears pivotal transgender health care case

Professor Tara Leigh Grove provides insight into U.S. v. Skrmetti, a Supreme Court case that will have implications for access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender teens.

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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.

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