Faculty in the Media

The Daily Texan August 31, 2026

Gov. Abbott calls for 3-year Bachelor’s degree plans from state coordinating board

Adjunct Professor Randy Erben weighs in on Governor Greg Abbott's directive requesting a framework to complete three-year bachelor's degrees for high-demand career and technical subjects.

More of: Randall H Erben

The St. Thomas Source August 30, 2026

Major Step Achieved in V.I. Constitution Process

Professor Richard Albert has aided in reviewing and revising the U.S. Virgin Islands proposed V.I. Constitution and advised the Sixth Constitutional Convention on its presentation to the federal government.

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Newsweek August 30, 2026

Map Shows Abortion ‘Shield Laws’ in Each US State

Professor Rachel Rebouché explains the formation and use of shield laws, relating them to New Jersey's new legislation, in a story comparing these types of laws in different states.

More of: Rachel Rebouché

Black Sports Online August 28, 2026

Deion Sanders Blamed For Son Shilo’s Bankruptcy Chaos

Professor Mechele Dickerson says it is unusual in civil litigation for a high-wealth parent to allow a dependent to face a situation that could have avoided with involvement by a lawyer.

More of: Mechele Dickerson

Houston Chronicle August 28, 2026

Families live in inherited homes. Trouble proving ownership can keep families from repairs and help.

A report by Clinical Professor Heather Way is referenced, detailing how title and ownership disputes over inherited "heirs' property" block families from accessing home repairs programs—disproportionately harming lower-income households and older homeowners.

More of: Heather K Way

Tech Policy August 27, 2026

To Avoid a ‘Tokenocracy,’ Ensure Popular Access to AI Systems

In an article he authored, Lecturer Kevin Frazier urges intervention by Congress to stop the growing divide between those with access to AI and those without, detailing the disparities and associated risks.

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The Washington Post August 27, 2026

Texas releases ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting

Professor Sanford Levinson rebukes Texas's reasoning for not complying with Minnesota's extradition order for an ICE agent charged with shooting a man in Minneapolis.

More of: Sanford V. Levinson

The Dallas Morning News August 27, 2026

Texas is an increasingly popular state for surrogacy, data shows. Recent lawsuits could challenge that”

Professor Rachel Rebouché comments on the effects that court decisions in the McKenna West case could have on future surrogacy agreements in Texas.

More of: Rachel Rebouché

The Washington Post August 26, 2026

A billionaire’s sports team sell-off could complicate MLB’s salary-cap push

Professor Andrew Granato comments that Mark Walter appears to have violated laws designed to prevent insurance company controllers from using policyholder funds as a "piggy bank" for other business ventures.

More of: Andrew Granato

Bloomberg August 25, 2026

The Pro Sports Liquidity Escape Hatch

In a newsletter co-authored by Professor Andrew Granato, he discusses the ongoing audit of Mark Walter's investments and the investigation's relation to Walter's sale of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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The New Criterion August 25, 2026

The Critic’s Notebook

The New Criterion includes Professor Ward Farnsworth's book The Latin Tamer: Mastering the Language of Rome among its list of recommendations.

More of: Ward Farnsworth

The Minnesota Star Tribune August 24, 2026

Opinion | Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is harboring a fugitive ICE agent from Minnesota’s justice system

Professor Sanford Levinson co-authors an opinion piece accusing Gov. Greg Abbott of violating the U.S. Constitutional Extradition Clause by refusing Minnesota's demand to extradite an ICE agent facing felony charges who fled to Texas.

More of: Sanford V. Levinson