Randall H Erben in the News

Austin Business Journal September 12, 2023

What businesses need to know after court ruling against law derided as ‘Death Star Bill’

Professor Randall Erben provides guidance for business owners after the controversial Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, which would nullify a wide range of local employment laws, was deemed "unconstitutional" by a district judge.

Texas Tribune June 6, 2023

Texas bill to increase transparency in public records law left in limbo despite passing Legislature

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben discusses Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's failure to sign off on a bill that the Texas Legislature passed to close a loophole allowing the government to withhold particular law enforcement records.

The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2023

Texas House Votes to Impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben explains the rarity of impeachments and how the vague language in the Texas Constitution leaves lawmakers with ambiguous directions for the proceedings of Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment.

Austin-American Statesman May 11, 2023

State paid ex-official for 5 years

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben explains the legal provision that allowed the Texas Department of Transportation Commissioner to continue receiving salary paychecks following his resignation.

KVUE May 11, 2023

TxDOT commissioner gets paid $92,000 but never shows up for work

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben explains how a provision in the Texas Constitution allowed the former Texas Department of Transportation Commissioner to receive paychecks for the five years as no replacement was appointed.

The Bond Buyer March 27, 2023

Texas goes big with dueling property tax cut legislation

Adjunct professor Randall Erben offers a quote explaining the effect of the Texas chambers' property tax cut proposal on school district funding.

Law360 March 6, 2023

Texas Lawmakers To Mull Criminal Charges For Court Leaks

Adjunct professor Randall Erben comments on a bill that would introduce criminal penalties for Texas court employees who leak confidential judicial opinions or documents.

The Los Angeles Times February 28, 2023

Newsom rescinds California’s COVID-19 state of emergency, marking an end to the pandemic era

Adjunct professor Randall Erben comments on a potential reason for continuation of the COVID-19 state of emergency status in Texas and on the state's early pandemic response.

The Bond Buyer February 2, 2023

States embrace school vouchers as costs for Arizona’s universal program inflate

Adjunct professor Randall Erben comments on the future of school choice in Texas, predicting that legislation that is introduced may apply only to particular areas.

Politico December 23, 2022

Black Voters Are Transforming the Suburbs — And American Politics

Professor Randall Erben speaks on the difficulty of challenging political district maps in an article about how Black and other people of color voters are influencing outcomes in traditionally Republican districts.

Texas Tribune December 8, 2022

Texas hits 1,000 days under Greg Abbott’s public health disaster as a new COVID-19 wave and legislative session loom

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article about the numerous executive orders Governor Abbott made during the COVID-19 pandemic as the state continues to struggle with high infection rates.

Texas Monthly October 19, 2022

Minority Rule: How 3 Percent of Texans Call the Shots for the Rest of Us

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article about redistricting and party control in Texas.