A Proposed Shale Ban in Mexico
In the near term, a ban on shale development in Mexico will have little impact since factors like limited infrastructure and…
May 3, 2019 3343 Results
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement: Settlement of Disputes
The author examines provisions in the USMCA for resolving investor and trade disputes among the three North American…
May 2, 2019 
Houston-Area Surge Flooding and Its Effects on Regional and National Security
Hurricane surge flooding is often overlooked in Houston, yet it poses a significant threat to the region in the form of…
May 1, 2019 
Recent Developments in Business Litigation
According to the authors, developments in cannabis law, arbitration clause interpretation and the economic loss doctrine…
May 1, 2019 
CES Focus on Energy, Minerals & Materials
A new Center for Energy Studies initiative improves understanding of minerals resource development, opportunities and…
April 24, 2019 
Public Policy in Urban Development: The Privatization of Public Goods in Ciudad Juárez
By: Lourdes Ampudia Rueda, Visiting Scholar, Baker Institute Mexico Center
In this research paper, the author explores…
April 23, 2019 
On the Allocation of Public Works Contracts: Risks in Bypassing Procurement Auction Procedures
The author examines how Mexico's government awards public works contracts, and identifies loopholes in the law.
April 23, 2019 
The U.S.-Mexico Trade Relationship Under AMLO: Challenges and Opportunities
The author gives an overview of the USMCA's implications for Mexico, finding that while challenges remain for the U.S…
April 23, 2019 
The Case For Marijuana Decriminalization
In recent years public opinion surveys have found that a consistent and increasing percentage of Texans support marijuana…
April 16, 2019 Marijuana as Medicine
By providing regulated and safe access to medical cannabis to people with demonstrated need, the Texas Legislature can…
April 15, 2019