Faculty in the Media

The Wire October 25, 2021

Why Science Can’t Settle Political Disputes

Professors Thomas McGarity and Wendy Wagner are quoted in an article regarding the politicizing of science.

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Spectrum News October 21, 2021

Growing number of Texas lawmakers not seeking re-election

Professor Randy Erben is quoted in an article regarding 17 Texas House and Senate members who are not going to be seeking re-election.

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Houston Chronicle October 21, 2021

Why Texas’ Proposition 3 will make future pandemics harder to deal with

Professor Steven T. Collis is quoted in an article regarding Texas' Proposition 3 which, if passed, could keep state and local governments from limiting in-person religious gatherings regardless of public health threats.

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The Daily Texan October 21, 2021

Walk Austin, Austin residents discuss Austin Living Streets initiative

Professor Heather Way is quoted in an article regarding Austin Living Streets, an initiative created due to COVID-19 to make neighborhood streets a gathering place for neighbors.

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Houston Chronicle October 21, 2021

Why Gov. Greg Abbott’s vaccine mandate ban will likely get ignored, law professor explains

Professor Randall Erben lends his expertise in an article regarding Governor Abbott's vaccine mandate ban and its potential impact on private companies.

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Verdict October 20, 2021

Supreme Court Poised to Put Boston Marathon Bomber Back on Death Row

Professor Jeffrey Abramson authored an article regarding the Supreme Court's newest position on whether or not the Boston Marathon bomber should be placed back on death row.

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NBC News October 11, 2021

Trump’s use of executive privilege will test congressional power to enforce subpoenas

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding the future of congressional power following Trump's use of executive privilege.

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CBS News October 14, 2021

Biden’s Supreme Court commission nears end with reviews of court packing, term limits, shadow docket. Progressives may be disappointed.

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding Biden's commission that is reviewing the role of the Supreme Court.

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CNN October 13, 2021

What will happen when Texas’ ban on Covid-19 vaccine mandates conflicts with the federal vaccine requirement

Professor Jeffrey Abramson is quoted in an article regarding Gov. Greg Abbott's vaccine mandate ban, and how it conflicts with federal laws.

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Houston Chronicle October 12, 2021

For the first time in more than a decade, Houston City Council could take aim at apartment squalor

Professor Heather Way and a study from Texas Law's Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic which she co-directs are quoted in an article regarding a Houston apartment crisis.

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Texas Tribune October 12, 2021

“It puts a big burden on employers”: Businesses face tough choices after Gov. Greg Abbott bans vaccine mandates

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding the impact that Gov. Greg Abbott's Covid-19 executive order is having on Texas.

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Vanity Fair October 12, 2021

Greg Abbott Opposes the Government “Bullying” Businesses, Except When He Does It

Professor Sanford Levinson is quoted in an article regarding Greg Abbott's executive order about Covid-19 precautions and regulations.

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