Texas Takes the Reins in Law School Accreditations: A Bold Move Against Bureaucratic Overreach

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Texas Takes the Reins in Law School Accreditations: A Bold Move Against Bureaucratic Overreach

1 sourceUpdated Jan 13, 2026

In a surprising twist of legal fate, Texas has just decided that it’s time to retire the American Bar Association’s (ABA) exclusive control over law school accreditation. The Texas Supreme Court took a verdict on…

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